A key to legumes of the sub-family Papilionoideae in New Zealand
Abstract
The family Leguminosae is one of the
largest families of flowering plants with
members widely distributed throughout the
world. The characteristic feature of the
family is the fruit which is a pod. The family is divided into three sub-families
(Mimosoideae, Caesalpinoideae and
Papilionoideae) according to the form of the
flower.
This key deals with the sub-family
Papilionoideae which has pea-like flowers
with five sepals, five petals, ten stamens
and one carpel. Common plants of the Papilionoideae in
New Zealand include clovers, medics, peas,
beans, gorse, broom, lupins and the native
Kowhai.... [Show full abstract]
Keywords
Leguminosae; Papilionoideae; plant identification; key; legumesDate
1981Type
MonographCopyright © Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute.