Ericaceae, commonly called the heath or heather family, is a family of flowering plants in the order Ericales comprising about 4,250 species across 124 genera, making it the fourteenth most species rich family of flowering plants. Its members typically thrive in acidic, infertile soils, are mostly evergreen with simple leaves lacking stipules, and bear hermaphrodite flowers with fused petals ranging from narrowly tubular to widely urn shaped, with anthers that open by pores rather than slits. The family includes economically important plants such as cranberry, blueberry, huckleberry, and rhododendron, including azaleas.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Sources
1. Wikipedia: Ericaceae
WikipediaIntroductionQuote, Introduction
The Ericaceae () are a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the heath or heather family, found most commonly in acidic and infertile growing conditions.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.