Rosaceae, the rose family, is a family of flowering plants that includes 4,828 known species in 91 genera, with a worldwide range but the greatest diversity in the Northern Hemisphere. Most species are deciduous, though some are evergreen, and the family is economically significant for edible fruits including apples, pears, cherries, strawberries and almonds, as well as ornamental plants such as roses and rowans.
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Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Member Species/Taxa Count Geographic DistributionWorldwide, most diverse in the Northern Hemisphere 1 Defining CharacteristicsGenerally five sepals, five petals and many spirally arranged stamens, the bases of which are fused into a cup-like hypanthium 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceFlowers generally showy 1 Sources
1. Wikipedia: Rosaceae
Lead, first sentence, family clause
the rose family, is a family of flowering plants
Distribution and habitat
The Rosaceae have a cosmopolitan distribution
Lead, first sentence, species count clause
is a family of flowering plants that includes 4,828 known species in 91 genera
Lead, second paragraph sentence on range
They have a worldwide range but are most diverse in the Northern Hemisphere
Flowers, opening sentences
Rosaceae generally have five sepals, five petals, and many spirally arranged stamens. The bases of the sepals, petals, and stamens are fused together to form a characteristic cup-like structure called a hypanthium.
Flowers, sentence on showy flowers
Flowers of plants in the rose family are generally described as "showy"
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