Complete the following table. For each category, indicate a particular feature and how it differs between members of the Iridaceae and Liliaceae. One of these specimens belongs to Poaceae and the other to Cyperaceae. List two observable features that can help you distinguish between these two families. Note that the features you list must be observable on these specimens .
Water can be a limiting resource for epiphytic plants.
Identify these plants to family, name one feature for each plant that allows them to survive with little water, and then indicate where this feature is located on the plant. No extra credit for answering both. Draw a Carex spikelet, be sure to show perigynium and label all parts in your drawing. Indicate the appropriate term used to describe the parts labeled on this illustration of a spikelet from the family Poaceae.