Characteristics and economic importance of Gramineae (Grass family)
1. Diagnostic features New name: Poaceae Herbs with rounded stem and hollow internodes. Leaves simple, exstipulate alternate with sheathing leaf base, ligule usually present. Inflorescence compound spike. Flowers bisexual or unisexual, zygomorphic, subtended by glumes. Perianth minute, scaly called lodicules 2-3 in number. Stamens 3 with versatile anthers. Gynoecium monocarpellary with a single basal ovule, … Read more
