Asparagales
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Asparagales is a taxonomic class within the order Liliopsida according to some taxonomic systems (i.e. Angiosperm Phylogeny Group). Includes many herbaceous or non-woody plants wherein structures such as trunks or branches are non-existent. The order asparagales contains a number of highly diverse families of plants.
Anatomy
Asparagus is the type genus of the order Asparagales. All members of Asparagales are monocots meaning that there is only one initial leaf that emerges from the seed. Most of the Monocots are cereal crops such as wheat, grasses, and include a number of ornamental flowers.
Reproduction
The plants in the order Asparagales reproduce through their flowers which include both male and female reproductive organs. Inside the flowers there is an ovary, pistil and several stamen. On the stamen there is pollen (male gametes) and when an insect reaches the inside of the flower it takes away some pollen. If it has been in another flower before visiting this one, it will leave some of the previous pollen in the current flower. After pollination the seeds will develop inside the plant ovary.
Ecology
Asparagales can live in almost any type of climate. They live near ponds and streams, in the arctic, desert, and in coastal marine environments.
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Related References
- Asparagales wikipedia
- Asparagales Asparagales
- aspargales Asparagales
