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of Natural Sciences
Ruscaceae (Butcher's Broom Family)
The Ruscaceae are perennials. The flowers usually
have 3 petals and sepals. The leaves have parallel veins and can be either linear
or broad. Most Ruscaceae have small flowers and colorful berries. Cronquist and others
in the past have considered this family to be part of the Liliaceae. This family
has been reconstituted from the prior Nolinaceae, Convallariaceae, etc.