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Fumaria Densiflora
''Fumaria densiflora'' is a species of annual herb in the family Papaveraceae The Papaveraceae are an economically important family of about 42 genera and approximately 775 known species of flowering plants in the order Ranunculales, informally known as the poppy family. The family is cosmopolitan, occurring in temperat .... They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 46 cm tall. Sources References {{Taxonbar, from=Q15333906 densiflora Flora of Malta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papaveraceae
The Papaveraceae are an economically important family of about 42 genera and approximately 775 known species of flowering plants in the order Ranunculales, informally known as the poppy family. The family is cosmopolitan, occurring in temperate and subtropical climates (mostly in the northern hemisphere), but almost unknown in the tropics. Most are herbaceous plants, but a few are shrubs and small trees. The family currently includes two groups that have been considered to be separate families: Fumariaceae and Pteridophyllaceae. Description The plants may be annual, biennial, or perennial. Usually herbaceous, a few species form shrubs or evergreen trees. They are lactiferous, producing latex, which may be milky or watery, coloured or plain. All parts contain a well-developed duct system (these ducts are called "laticifers"), producing a milky latex, a watery white, yellow or red juice. The simple leaves are alternate or sometimes whorled. They have petioles and are not enc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fumaria
''Fumaria'' (fumitory or fumewort, from Latin ', "smoke of the earth") is a genus of about 60 species of annual flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae. The genus is native to Europe, Africa and Asia, most diverse in the Mediterranean region, and introduced to North, South America and Australia. ''Fumaria'' species are sometimes used in herbal medicine. ''Fumaria indica'' contains the alkaloids fuyuziphine and alpha-hydrastine. ''Fumaria indica'' may have anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential. Selected species There are about 50 species: *''Fumaria abyssinica'' Hammar *'' Fumaria agraria'' Lag. *''Fumaria ajmasiana'' Pau & Font Quer *''Fumaria asepala'' Boiss. *''Fumaria atlantica'' Coss. & Durieu ''ex'' Hausskn. *''Fumaria ballii'' Pugsley *''Fumaria barnolae'' Sennen & Pau *''Fumaria bastardii'' Boreau *''Fumaria berberica'' Pugsley *''Fumaria bicolor'' Sommier ''ex'' Nicotra *''Fumaria bracteosa'' Pomel * ''Fumaria'' × ''burnatii'' Verg. *'' Fumaria capitata'' Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
