Myrtales

Myrtales
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Rosidae Order Myrtales

Myrtales is an order of dicot flowering plants that contain such well known groups as the pomegranate, water chestnut, and is typified by the myrtle and its type genus myrtus.

Families

• Combretaceae (Indian Almond family)
• Lythraceae (Loosestrife family)
• Melastomataceae (Melastome family)
• Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
• Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
• Punicaceae (Pomegranate family)
• Thymelaeaceae (Mezereum family)
• Trapaceae (Water Chestnut family)

Gallery

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  Broad-leaved willowherb
  (Epilobium montanum)
  Family: Onagraceae

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  Pomegranate
  (Punica granatum)
  Family: Punicaceae

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  Eucalyptus
  (Eucalyptus blaxlandii)
  Family: Myrtaceae

Related References

• Myrtales by the U.S. Department of Agriculture