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Botanical Family · Zygophyllales

Zygophyllaceae

Caltrop Family

3 speciesOrder Zygophyllales2+ well-known plants

The Zygophyllaceae family (Caltrop Family) is a botanical family placed in the order Zygophyllales. In the SASYA catalogue it spans 3 species across 3 genera. Members range from shrubs to trees. Well-represented genera include Fagonia, Guaiacum and Tribulus. Several members are valued in traditional medicine. Familiar examples include Commoner Lignum Vitae and Puncture Vine.

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Representative ZYGOPHYLLACEAE specimen
Representative specimen · Zygophyllaceae

Typical leaf characters

  • ArrangementOpposite
  • TypeVariable
  • MarginVariable
  • VenationVariable

Characters typical of the family — individual species can vary.

Notable members

Commoner Lignum Vitae, Guaiac Tree, Guaiac Wood, Guaiacum, Guayacan, Lignum VitaeGuaiacum officinalePuncture Vine, Land Caltrops, Bullhead, Caltrop, Cat's-Head, Devil's-Thorn, Devil's-Weed, Goats Head, Land Caltrops, TribulusTribulus terrestris

All 3 species in ZYGOPHYLLACEAE

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