Papaveraceae (family)

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Scope note
Family containing 44 genera and around 760 species of primarily herbaceous plants, but the family also includes some woody shrubs and a genus of small tropical trees. All species in the family have bisexual, regular, dish-shaped flowers with one superior pistil (female structure) and many stamens (male parts). The buds and flowers are usually large and often nodding.
Papaveraceae
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024