The document discusses several plant families found in meadows and gardens. It describes key characteristics of the Composite Family including head and disk flowers. The Pea Family is the second largest and has legumes that help restore nitrogen. The Rose Family has 5 petals and cup-shaped blossoms. The Buttercup Family has 5 rounded petals and non-woody stems. It also describes characteristics of the Mint Family, Honeysuckle Family, Parsley Family and Milkweed Family.