Rosaceae
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| Flower of Rosa arvensis | |
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| Family: | Rosaceae |
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Rosaceae (rose-like plants) is a large family of plants. There are about 100-120 genera with between 3,000 and 4,000 species that include these well-known plants:
- Roses
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Apples and pears
- Peaches, cherries, and apricots
Plants in Rosaceae usually have flowers with five petals. However, some decorative roses have many more. Species of Dryas usually have eight petals.
Subfamilies
[change | change source]The Rosaceae family was traditionally divided into subfamilies, usually these four:
- Rosoideae
- Spiraeoideae
- Maloideae
- Amygdaloideae (sometimes incorrectly called Prunoideae)
However, it has become clear that the last three of the subfamilies cannot be divided in a clear way. Also, there is a small group that is so different from other Rosaceae that it is now given its own name. Botanists now use only three subfamilies:
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