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stamens and pistils. Ex- 

 amples are : buttercups, anem- 

 ones, peony, tulip trees, mag- 

 nolias, and many others. 



The Mustard Family has a 

 peculiar flower of four petals 

 and sepals distinct from each 

 other and six stamens. Many 

 of our most troublesome weeds 

 belong to this family, as well 

 as many garden vegetables, 

 cabbage, turnips, radishes, and 

 watercress. 



The Mint Family also has 

 a characteristic flower. The 

 corolla is like a tube and has 

 two lips. The pistil has two 

 carpels, but there are five sta- 

 mens. The plants usually have 

 a characteristic odor and square stems. Spearmint, lavender, and 

 thyme are members of this family. 



The Willow Family is best known by the poplars and willows. 

 These trees have the naked flowers in catkins with separate male 



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 Blossoms of the crack willow (willow family). 



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Peppermint is a well-known member of the mint family. 



