Rutaceae
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About 160 genera; selected important genera: Choisya - Mexican orange Citrus - Citrus Dictamnus - Burning-bush Fortunella - Kumquat Melicope - Corkwood, Alani Phellodendron - Cork-trees Poncirus - Trifoliate orange Ruta - Rue Skimmia - Skimmia Tetradium (Euodia) - Euodiass Zanthoxylum - Toothache trees |
Rutaceae is a family of plants of the order Sapindales. Species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents. They range in form and size from herbs to shrubs and trees. The most important genus in the family is Citrus, which includes the Orange, Lemon, Lime and Grapefruit.
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