Onagraceae facts for kids
The Onagraceae family is a group of flowering plants. You might know some of them as evening primroses or fuchsias! This plant family includes about 21 different types of plants, called genera. Most of these plants grow in the cooler, temperate parts of North and South America.
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What Makes Onagraceae Special?
Plants in the Onagraceae family have unique flowers. Most of their flowers have parts in groups of four. This means they often have:
- Four sepals (these are like small leaves that protect the bud)
- Four petals (the colorful parts of the flower)
- Four or eight stamens (these produce pollen)
One interesting thing about these flowers is their ovary. The ovary is where the seeds develop. In Onagraceae plants, the ovary is "inferior." This means it sits below the main parts of the flower, rather than inside them.
Different Types of Onagraceae Plants
This family has many different kinds of plants. Some well-known types include:
- Fuchsia: These plants are famous for their beautiful, hanging flowers. They often have bright pink, purple, or red colors.
- Oenothera (Evening Primrose): Many of these plants have flowers that open in the evening. They can be yellow, white, or pink.
- Epilobium (Willowherb): These plants often have smaller flowers. They can be found in many different habitats.
- Clarkia: These plants are known for their delicate, often cup-shaped flowers. They are popular in gardens.
These plants are part of the larger Myrtales order. This order includes many other plant families.
Images for kids
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Circaea alpina
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Epilobium alpestre
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Fuchsia magellanica
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Hauya heydeana
See also
In Spanish: Onagraceae para niños
