Rhamnaceae belongs to the order Rosales. It is also known as Buckthorn family.
The Rhamnaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes mostly shrubs, small trees, and some climbing species. These plants are found around the world but are especially common in warm, dry, or subtropical regions. Many have small, simple leaves and thorny branches, and their flowers are usually small and clustered. The fruits are often fleshy and eaten by birds and mammals, which help spread the seeds. Rhamnaceae species grow in a variety of environments, from dry scrublands to forest edges and riverbanks.
A well-known crop in this family is the jujube (Ziziphus jujuba), a small tree native to China and now grown in many parts of Asia, the Middle East, and even the Mediterranean. It produces round, reddish-brown fruits that are crisp and sweet when fresh, similar to apples, and become chewy and sweeter when dried. Jujube is eaten fresh, dried, or used in teas, snacks, and traditional medicine. The tree is hardy and drought-tolerant, thriving in hot, dry climates.
Total genera found for Rhamnaceae: 2
Total plants found for Rhamnaceae: 3