Difference between mimosaceae and poaceae

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Let me share with you a difference between mimosaceae and poaceae.

AspectMimosaceaePoaceae
Common nameAcacia familyGrass family
LeavesCompound leaves, often with paired leafletsSimple, alternate leaves with parallel venation
StipulesOften present, may be modified into prickles or glandsUsually absent or very small
Inflorescence ·        Often in heads or spikes

·        Sometimes racemes or panicles

·        Panicles

·        Spikes

·        Racemes

·        Heads

FlowersTypically small, with 4-5 petals, radial symmetryInconspicuous, often wind-pollinated, lacking showy petals
Type of fruit Pods (legumes) are common, sometimes with constrictions between seedsCaryopsis (grain) with a single seed enclosed by the fruit wall
StamensNumerousUsually three
Economic ImportanceSome species have economic value as timber, forage, or as ornamental plantsMajor food crops (wheat, rice, corn), forage  and turf grasses
Common genera ·        Acacia (wattle)

·        Albizia

·        Mimosa

·        Poa (bluegrass)

·        Zea (corn)

·        Triticum (wheat)

DistributionWidespread, found in a variety of habitats globallyGlobally distributed, from tropical to temperate regions