Ulmaceae (Elm family)
     [Latin name]
     18 Genera
     150 species (5 on campus)
I. Leaves
     A. Deciduous
     B. Alternate
     C. Simple
     D. Stipulate
     E. Pinnate venation
     F. Usually serrate/doubly serrate
     G. Usually inequilateral bases
II. Flowers
     A. Perfect or imperfect (monoecious)
     B. 4-6 stamens
     C. 1 celled ovary with 1 ovule, 2 styles
III. Fruit
     A. Samara, Drupe, Nut
IV. Economic importance
     A. Ornamental shade trees
     B. Wood has superior strength, toughness and bending qualities
          -> containers that are exposed to rough handling
V. Range
     A. Temperate regions of N. & S. hemispheres
     B. Few tropical