Theaceae (family)

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Scope note
Family of flowering shrubs and trees native to temperate and tropical regions of both hemispheres, including several ornamental plants, one that is the source of tea. The number of genera belonging to this family is debated, numbering from 7 to 40, depending on the method of circumscription.
Theaceae
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024