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BractA specialized leaf-like structure, from which a flower or flower stalk grows; some may be very small. | |
Brassicaceae(formerly Cruciferae) Mustard Family. Comprised of 338 genera and about 3,700 species of major economic importance. They are usually herbs and can be annuals, biennials, or perennials. Members of this family usually have four petalled flowers in a cross shape, clusters of flowers, and a papery membrane dividing a two-chambered seed capsule. | |
ButomaceaeFlowering Rush Family. Comprised of just one species, Butomus umbellatus. It is native to Europe and Asia and has become naturalized in temperate North America. | |