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Shrubs and trees Leaves alternate Leaves simple or scale like Flowers not in compact head Leaves not sheathing Flowers without operculum Flowers and perianth small Leaves not scale-like Leaves entire Stems not spinous Flowers unisexual Leaves <2cm wide Drier areas, leaves entire Leaves not revolute Leaves & stems glabrous not PHYLLANTHACEAE

Stamens 1-5, carpels fused with 1-3 locules, leaves either relatively broad or short, thick and succulent AMARANTHACEAE     Stamens 7-10, carpels 4-7, leaves narrow and elongated (up to 7cm long) GYROSTEMONACEAE

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