The characters of Early angiosperm according to APG Classification:
1. Seeds always with two cotyledons.
2. Presence of ethereal oils.
3. Leaves are always simple net – veined
4. Each floral whorls with many parts
5. Perianth usually spirally arranged or parts in threes
6. Stamens with broad filaments
7. Anthers tetrasporangiate
8. Pollen monosulcate
9. Nectaries are rare
10. Carpels usually free and
11. Embryo very small
