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Rosaceae
| Rosaceae | |
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| Flower of Rosa arvensis | |
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| Family: | Rosaceae |
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| Global distribution of Rosaceae | |
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.
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