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  • 12 - Distinctive Systematic Characters and Apomorphic Tendencies

  • from Part III - Conclusions
  • Louis P. Ronse De Craene, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • Book:
    Floral Diagrams
    Published online:
    11 March 2022
    Print publication:
    07 April 2022, pp 415-417

  • Summary

    Floral diagrams show important morphological characters in an comprehensive way. This allows for comparison between different groups of plants and to recognize trends in floral evolution through specific character syndromes. Apomorphic tendencies are a clear expression of the importance of morphological characters that allow for the understanding of specific trends in flowers and the recognition of taxonomic groups. Changes in morphology are rarely abrupt, more often subtle and gradual, and this can be captured by floral diagrams.