Spiraeoideae
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The subfamily Spiraeoideae is a subfamily of flowering plants in the order Rosales.
Most are shrubs, but there are some herbs. Most have simple leaves, but the genera Aruncus and Sorbaria pinnately compound leaves. Carpels are distinct and few (2-5). Most members of the Spiraeoideae produce flowers that, upon seed-set, mature to form fruits that are aggregates of follicles.
[edit] Examples
- Goats' Beard, Aruncus dioicus
- False Spirea, Sorbaria sorbifolia
[edit] References
- University of Illinois 2002-05-29
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