Taxonomists Beware!
This is a quick list of family pairs that we think are easily confused with each other. Perhaps you can think of others. Make a chart comparing the distinguishing features of these family pairs.
- Cycadaceae and Arecaceae
- Piperaceae and Araceae
- Scrophulariaceae and Lamiaceae
- Cyperaceae and Poaceae
- Cupressaceae and Pinaceae
- Iridaceae and Liliaceae