Montiaceae
Montiaceae are a family of flowering plants, comprising about 14 genera with about 230 known species, ranging from small herbaceous plants to shrubs. The family has a cosmopolitan distribution. The family Montiaceae was newly adopted in the APG III system and includes members of the Caryophyllales formerly listed in Portulacaceae. It is known by the common names of ''spring beauty family'' or the ''montia family''. Genera 16 genera are accepted:Montiaceae Raf.
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Plants of the World Online Plants of the World Online (POWO) is an online taxonomic database published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. History Following the Convention on Bi ...
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Calandrinia
''Calandrinia'' is a genus of flowering plants known as purslanes and redmaids. It includes 37 species of annual and perennial herbs which bear colorful flowers in shades of red to purple and white. Species of this genus are native to the Americas, including western and southern South America, Central America, and western North America. Some species have been introduced to parts of Australia, New Zealand, southern Africa, Asia, and Europe. Over 60 species native to Australia and New Guinea that were formerly included in ''Calandrinia'' are now placed in a separate genus, '' Rumicastrum'' or ''Parakeelya''. A single eastern Australian species named in 2022, '' Calandrinia petrophila'', is still included in ''Calandrinia'', but will be placed into the Australian genus when the name of the new genus is finally settled. Description Species in the genus ''Calandrinia'' are annual or perennial herbaceous plants with a sprawling or erect habit. The leaves are mostly basal and may be eith ...
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