FORM Herbs, shrubs and trees.
Genera 20
Species 650 in our area 65 (Gray); 55 (B&B)43
Distribution Global temperate, greatest diversity in western North America
Flowers Large, showy, perfect
#Parts Mostly 4 parted, a few 5 or 2 parts. 4-5 fused sepals, 4-5 petals Stamens equal or double the number of petals.
Symmetry regular
Leaves simple opposite or alternate
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