Rosaceae subfam. Dryadoideae

Sweet

Brit. Fl. Gard., ser. 2, 1: sub plate 43. 1830.

Treatment appears in FNA Volume 9. Treatment on page 326. Mentioned on page 20, 21, 343.

Shrubs or trees. Leaves cauline; stipules present. Flowers: carpels 1–150, distinct, free, styles distinct; ovule 1. Fruits achenes or aggregated achenes; styles persistent, elongate, usually plumose.

Discussion

The subfamily consists of a single tribe.

Selected References

None.

Luc Brouillet +
North America +, Mexico +, West Indies +, Bermuda +, Central America +, South America +, Eurasia +, Africa +, Atlantic Islands +, Indian Ocean Islands +, Pacific Islands (Hawaii +, New Zealand) +  and Australia. +
Brit. Fl. Gard., ser. +
Rosaceae subfam. Dryadoideae +
Rosaceae +
subfamily +