BIOL 325 (Plant Sytematics)
Teaching Collection
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Arranged taxonomically by major group, then family. Families to know in boldface. Taxa to know followed by useful links.
Table of Contents
Pteridophytes sensu lato
Gymnosperms
Basal Angiosperms
Monocotyledon Angiosperms
Basal Eudicot Angiosperms
Caryophyllid Angiosperms
Rosid Angiosperms
Asterid Angiosperms
Equisetaceae(horsetail family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Equisetum (horsetails & scouring-rushes) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Lycopodiaceae (Clubmoss family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Diphasiastrum (clubmosses) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Huperzia (clubmosses) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Lycopodium (clubmosses) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Polypodiaceae sensu lato(leptosporangiate ferns; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Adiantum (maidenhair ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Asplenium (spleenworts) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Dennstaedtia (hayscented ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Dryopteris (woodferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Onoclea (sensitive ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Polypodium (polypody ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Polystichum (Christmas ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Pteridium (bracken ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Cycadaceae (sago-cycad family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Cycas (sago-cycads, sago-palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Zamiaceae (zamia family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Zamia (zamias) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Ginkgoaceae (ginkgo family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Ginkgo (ginkgo, maidenhair tree) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Taxaceae (yew family)
- Taxus (yews) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Cupressaceae (cypress family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Chamaecyparis (cypresses) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Juniperus (junipers & redcedars) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Thuja (arborvitae, white-cedar) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Pinaceae (pine family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Abies (firs) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Cedrus (cedars) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Larix (larches) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Picea (spruces) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Pinus (pines) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Pseudotsuga (Douglas-firs) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Tsuga (hemlocks) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
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Annonaceae (custard-apple family)
- Asimina (pawpaw) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Aristolochiaceae (pipewort family)
- Asarum (wild-ginger) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Cabombaceae (cabomba family)
- Brasenia (water-shield) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Lauraceae (laurel family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Lindera (spicebush) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Sassafras (sassafras) on Wikipedia, Google Images)
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Magnoliaceae (magnolia family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Liriodendron (tuliptree) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Magnolia (magnolia) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Nymphaeaceae (watelily family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Nuphar (yellow pondlily, spadderdock) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Nymphaea (waterlily) on Nymphaea, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Piperaceae (pepper family)
- Peperomia (peperomia) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
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Monocots Part 1
Alismataceae (water-plantain family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Alisma (water-plantain) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Sagittaria (arrowleaf) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Alliaceae (onion family)
- Allium (onions, garlics, ramps & chives) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Araceae (aroid family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Arisaema (Jack-in-the-pulpit) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Lemna (duckweed) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Spirodela (greater duckweed) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Commelinaceae (dayflower & spiderwort family)
- Commelina (dayflowers) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Hemerocallidaceae (daylily family)
- Hemerocallis (daylilies) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Iridaceae (iris family)
- Iris (irises) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Liliaceae (lily family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Lilium (lilies) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Tulipa (tulips) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Smilacaceae (catbrier & greenbriar family)
- Smilax (dayflowers) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
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Cyperaceae (sedge family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Carex (sedge) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
No photos.
- Cyperus (sedge) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Juncaceae (rush family)
- Juncus (rush) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Poaceae (grass family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Digitaria (crabgrass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Eleusine (goosegrass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Miscanthus (maidengrass, miscanthus) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
No specimens available.
- Panicum (panicgrass, switchgrass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Pennisetum (feathergrass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Phragmites (reed grass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Phyllostachys (bamboo) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Setaria (foxtail grass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Typhaceae (cattail family)
- Typha (cattails) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Monocots Part 3 (return to top or 325 home)
Asparagaceae (asparagus family)
- Agave (agaves & century-plants) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
No photos.
- Yucca (yuccas & Joshua-trees) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Asphodelaceae (aloe family)
- Aloe (aloes) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Arecaceae or Palmae (palm family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Chamaedorea (bamboo palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Phoenix (date palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Serenoa (saw-tooth palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Trachycarpus (windmill palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
No photos.
- Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Bromeliaceae (bromeliad family)
- Aechmea (aechmeas, urn plants) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Ananas (pineapples) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Musaceae (banana family)
- Musa (bananas & plantains) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Orchidaceae (orchid family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Cattleya (cattleya orchids) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Strelitziaceae (bird-of-paradise family)
- Strelitzia (bird-of-paradises) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
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Berberidaceae (boxwood family)
- Berberis (barberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Podophyllum (may-apple) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Buxaceae (boxwood family)
- Pachysandra (pachysandra) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Papaveraceae (poppy family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Dicentra (Dutchman's Britches & related species) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Papaver (poppy) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Platanaceae (planetree family)
- Platanus (sycamore, planetree) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Ranunculaceae (buttercup family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Clematis (clematis) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Ranunculus (buttercup) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
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Cactaceae (cactus family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Cereus sensu lato (cereus cacti) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Opuntia sensu lato (prickly-pear cacti) on Wikipedia, Google Images
- Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Phytolaccaceae (pokeweed family)
- Phytolacca (pokeweed) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Polygonaceae (buckwheat family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Persicaria (smartweed & related spp.) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
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Rosids Part 1
Fabaceae (legume family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Albizia (mimosa tree) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Cercis (redbud) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Coronilla (crownvetch) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Robinia (black locust) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Trifolium (clover) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Rosaceae (rose family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Crataegus (hawthorn) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Duchesnea (Indian-strawberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Malus (apple) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Prunus (cherry & relatives) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Rosa (rose) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Rubus (raspberry & blackberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Violaceae (violet & pansy family)
- Viola (violets & pansies) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Rosids Part 2 (return to top or 325 home)
Cucurbitaceae (squash & gourd family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Echinocystis (prickly-cucumber) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Sicyos (burr-cucumber) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Vitaceae (grapevine family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Parthenocissus (Virginia creeper & Boston-ivy) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Vitis (grapes) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Fagaceae (beech & oak family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Fagus (beeches) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Quercus (oaks) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Juglandaceae (walnut & hickory family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Carya (hickories) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Juglans (walnuts) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Altingiaceae (sweetgum family)
- Liquidambar (sweetgum) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Hamamelidaceae (witch-hazel family)
- Hamamelis (witch-hazel) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Betulaceae (birch family)
- Betula (birches) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Salicaceae (willow family)
- Salix (willow) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Rosids Part 3 (return to top or 325 home)
Brassicaceae (mustard family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Alliaria (garlic-mustard) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
- Brassica (mustard, rapeseed, turnip) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
- Thlaspi (penny cress) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
- Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Malvaceae (mallow family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Hibiscus (hibiscus) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
- Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Rutaceae (rue & citrus family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Citrus (citrus) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
- Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Anacardiaceae (cashew family)
- Rhus (sumac) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Toxicodendron (sumac) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Cannabaceae (cannabis family)
- Celtis (hackberry & friends) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Moraceae (mulberry & fig family)
- Morus (mulberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Sapindaceae (soapberry family)
- Acer (maple) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Simaroubaceae (Quassia family)
- Ailanthus (tree-of-heaven) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Urticaceae (Nettle family)
- Urtica (stinging nettle) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
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Asterids Part 1
Lamiaceae (mint family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Glechoma (ground-ivy) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Lamium (dead-nettles, henbits) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Mentha (mints) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Nepeta (catnips) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Ocimum (basils) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Plantaginaceae (plantain family)
- Plantago (plantains) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Veronica (speedwells) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Scrophulariaceae (figwort family)
- Buddleja (butterfly bush) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Solanaceae (nightshade family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Capsicum (chilis) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Petunia (petunias) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Physalis (ground-cherries & tomatillos) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Solanum (nightshades, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Asterids Part 2 (return to top or 325 home)
Asteraceae (aster family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Ageratina (snakeroots) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Chrysanthemum (chrysanthemums, mums) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Cirsium (thistles) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Rudbeckia (coneflower, black-eye Susan) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Solidago (goldenrods) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Symphyotrichum (asters) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Taraxacum (dandelions) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Asterids Part 3 (return to top or 325 home)
Apiaceae (celery family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Conium (poison hemlock) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Daucus (carot, Queen Anne's lace) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Ericaceae (heath family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)
- Rhododendron (rhododendron & azalea) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Vaccinium (blueberry & cranberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Other Taxa
in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Apocynaceae (dogbane & milkweed family)
- Asclepias (milkweed) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Vinca (periwinkle) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
- Ilex (holly & relatives) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Araliaceae (aralia family)
- Hedera (English-ivy) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle family)
- Lonicera (honeysuckle) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Cornaceae (dogwood family)
- Cornus (dogwood) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
Oleaceae (olive family)
- Fraxinus (ash) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection - Syringa (lilac) on Wikipedia, Google Images
and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
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Useful Links
1. James C. Parks Herbarium (Millersville University)
2. Millersville Flora Project on NatureAtlas
3. Plant images at PlantSystematics.org
4. Examples of Nice Herbarium Specimens (here)