Author:
Qjure
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-665.17.00
Loasaceae
English: Stickleaf family; Blazing star family.
Botany: ± 20 genera; ± 250 species; annual, biennial and perennial herbs, few shrubs and small trees.
Taxonomy
In the Apg3 classification Loasaceae is placed in the Order Cornales. Loasaceae is closely related to Hydrangeaceae.
In the Plant theory Loasaceae is treated in the same way in Cornales. Loasaceae is placed in Subphase 1.