Rosidae
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The botanical Sub-class Rosidae is a large dicotyledonous flowering plant taxon, containing over 58,000 species grouped within 108 families. The families are botanically diverse and some examples are: Rosaceae, Crassulaceae, Myrtaceae, Melastomataceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Apiaceae (formerly, Umbelliferae). Some members of this sub-class have features such as pinnately compound leaves, and multi-petalled flowers.
