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Rosidae

Definition:

a subclass of trees, shrubs, and herbs mostly with polypetalous flowers; contains 108 families including Rosaceae, Crassulaceae, Myrtaceae, Melastomaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Umbelliferae

Class:

plant noun

Usage:

proper noun | subclass

Plural:

Rosidae*
(* Rosidae may be used in a singular or plural context)

Type of:

subclass » taxonomic group » biological group » group

Member of:

Dicotyledones » Angiospermae » Spermatophyta » Plantae

Original source:

WordNet

Examples:

Geraniales | Myrtales | Rosales | rosid dicot family | rosid dicot genus | Umbellales

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