Santalaceae (family)
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Jerarquía
Eukaryota (domain) > planta (vegetación) > Angiospermae (division) > Magnoliopsida (class) > Santalales (order)
Descripción
Family containing around 36 genera and more than 400 species of semiparasitic shrubs, herbs, and trees, distributed in tropical and temperate regions. Modern classifications with Santalaceae include the former family Viscaceae (mistletoes), previously considered distinct.
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Otros términos
- sandalwood family (family) [en]
- Christmas mistletoe family (family) [en]