What is Nyctaginaceae?
Q: What is Nyctaginaceae?
A: Nyctaginaceae is a family of about 33 genera and 290 species of flowering plants that grow in tropical and subtropical regions.
Q: What are some examples of plants in the Nyctaginaceae family?
A: Some plants in the Nyctaginaceae family include Bougainvillea and the four o'clock.
Q: What is unique about the fruit produced by the Nyctaginaceae family?
A: The Nyctaginaceae family produces a unique fruit type called an "anthocarp".
Q: Where do most Nyctaginaceae species grow?
A: Most Nyctaginaceae species grow in tropical and subtropical regions, with a few representatives in temperate regions.
Q: What is the pollen grain size of many Nyctaginaceae genera?
A: Many Nyctaginaceae genera have extremely large pollen grains, some of which are over 100 µm.
Q: What is a curious aspect of M. jalapa, the four o'clock?
A: A curious aspect of M. jalapa, the four o'clock, is that flowers with different colors grow simultaneously on the same plant.
Q: Are most Nyctaginaceae species vines?
A: Yes, most Nyctaginaceae species are vines.
