Question: Roadside, Vinalhaven, ME. Cannot key in FNA: actinomorphic, connate carpels, gamopetalous (Group 9). Jump to 8: lvs opposite, carpels not …
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Question
Roadside, Vinalhaven, ME. Cannot key in FNA: actinomorphic, connate carpels, gamopetalous (Group 9). Jump to 8: lvs opposite, carpels not separating, ovary with 1 stigma: Myrsinaceae (not!). I'm sure I've made an embarrassing mistake. More characters: 2 stamens, long exserted in maturity, ditto style. Long ciliate in throat of corolla tube. I'm sure I've made an embarrassing mistake, but it's frustrating to be stuck at family level.
Answer
Dear Javier, the corollas are not actinomorphic (i.e., radially symmetrical), rather they are zygomorphic. You'll get a different answer if you follow that lead regarding the corolla symmetry. Let me know what you get, or you can email and we can discuss. Best wishes.
