The pistil 1 celled, or 3 celled . Ovary 1 locular, or 3 locular. The 'odd' carpel anterior. Polar nuclei fusing prior to fertilization. Endosperm formation helobial.
Capsules usually loculicidal.
Seeds endospermic . Endosperm not oily. Seeds with starch. Testa without phytomelan. Seedling collar not conspicuous.