This online resource provides an extensive index of vascular plant families, following major classification systems (Cronquist, Judd, APG II). It links to family-specific pages showcasing diagnostic features, high-quality photographs, and representative species—spanning flowering groups like Bignoniaceae, Boraginaceae, Fabaceae, and non-flowering families.
Exploratory Walkthrough: Choose 2–3 plant families linked via the index. Examine their photos and descriptive notes to identify unique traits (e.g., Inflorescence type, leaf arrangement, flower symmetry).
Identification Challenge: Collect local plant specimens or images, then match them to a family using key characteristics observed on the site.
Create a Field Guide Page: For one selected family, compile a mini digital field guide including:
Family overview
Characteristic traits
3 local example species (with images)
Interesting ethnobotanical or ecological uses
Vascular plant classification (phylogenetic vs. classical)
Diagnostic traits: leaf shape, venation, inflorescence, flower structure
Comparison of family-level features across taxa
Familiarity with classification systems (Cronquist, Judd, APG)
Skills in plant morphology observation and taxonomy
