| Angiospermae |
Angiosperms; flowering plants. |
The more advanced of the
Spermaphyta. Distinguished from the Gymnosperms by having a protected ovule.
after fertilization the ovary becomes a fruit, containing one or more seeds. The Angiosperms are the source of the nectar that honey bees gather for honey. |
| Gymnospermae |
Gymnosperms; conifers and similar plants |
The more primative of the
Spermaphyta. Distinguished from the Angiosperms by having an unprotected ovule. The Gymnosperms are the primary source of the resin that honey bees gather for propolis. Among medicinal plants, Ginko biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, and Ephedra are Gymnosperms. |
| Dicotyledoneae |
Diocots |
Larger of the two classes of Angiosperms.
Has a two seed leaves (cotyledons in the embryo.
Includes fruit trees, potatoes, beans, and cabbage. |
| Monocotyledoneae |
Monocots |
Smaller of the two classes of Angiosperms.
Has a single seed leaf (cotyledon in the embryo.
Includes cereals, grasses, bananas, and palms. |
