Vegetative key to the families
Vegetative Key Vegetative key to the families
Either: leaves whorled; or leaves opposite and interpetiolar stipules present (Fig. 29). Herbs and woody plants
Leaves whorled, or stipules as large as leaves giving the appearance of 6–8 whorled leaves
Shrubs or trees
Leaves less than 25 mm long
Leaves mostly more than 30 mm long