Plants within a given family often look surprisingly different. Yet, there is a reason why each is classified as such. The following exercise
will help you understand why.
Instructions
Pick three different plant families from three different phyla. A good place to start is the Family Guide for Fruits and Seeds at the U.S.
Department of Agriculture. For each family, choose two species of plants each to study in-depth. Then, reproduce and fill out the
following chart, being as specific as you can. Use a separate page to create your botanical diagrams for each species. List all sources
you consulted for the assignment, either within the chart or on a separate sheet of paper, Including URLS where appropriate.