Vegetative key to the families
Vegetative Key Vegetative key to the families
TENDRILS present on stem or leaves; plants climbing or decumbent
Tendrils on the stem (modified leaves or branches), or on the petiole (modified stipules)
Tendrils on the vegetative stem, or on the peduncles
Either; leaves compound with 5 leaflets; or, leaves simple
Tendrils in leaf axils, or on the stem near the bases of the petioles
Tendrils in the leaf axils. Stipules present (sometimes small). Petioles usually with glands Passifloraceae
Tendrils on the stem near the bases of and below the petioles. Stipules absent. Petioles without glands Cucurbitaceae