Papaveraceae -- the poppy family (Including Fumariaceae: ca. 42/600+; most diverse in N. America and eastern Asia)
Habit Herbs/shrubs, often with colored sap
Leaves phyllotaxy variable, simple to pinnately compound or dissected; estipulate
Inflorescence various
Perianth various, showy
Calyx 2, 3 or 4 sepals, distinct, caducous
Corolla 4, 6, 8 (12-16), distinct, often crumpled
Androecium many (4-12) stamens, distinct
Gynoecium 2-many carpels, connate; 1-loculed with parietal placentation
Fruit= capsule
(Floral formula: Ca 2,3,4 Co 4,6,8 A ? G 5- ? )