In article <[log in to unmask]>, Andrew James Llwellyn Cary
<[log in to unmask]> writes:
> Both are members of the 'Daisy' Family (Compositae), that however does not
mean they are
> 'related' in any sense but structural. The compositae family includes all
plants with compound
> flowers. This would include lettuce, asters, mustard, daisies, zinnias,
chicory, ragweed, and
> marigolds (out of a cast of thousands).

This is the first time I've heard the suggestion that mustard has been moved
into the family Asteraceae.  It's also the first time I've heard the suggestion
that "Asteraceae" is not a monophyletic (albeit diverse) taxon.  Please send me
citations, as I'd very much like to know more.

Robin Panza                     [log in to unmask]
Section of Birds, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh  PA  USA  15213