Amaranthaceae |
| Herbs. Leaves opposite, entire, without stipules.
Flowers inconspicuous, in axils of thin bracts, each
subtended by 2 membranous bracteoles. Perianth of 3-5,
free or nearly so, dry and membranous segments. Stamens
(2-) 5, usually alternating with short pseudostaminodes;
filaments united at the base into a short tube. Ovary
superior, 1-locular; ovule solitary, pendulous from a
long funicle. © Christopher D.K. Cook |
