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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 Perianth >2.5mm Perianth in two whorls Flowers not perigynous Petals free Corolla radially symmetrical Flowers hermaphrodite Stamens around the carpels Stamen number indefinite Stamens not forming a tube Ovary superior Petals more or less entire Style not lobed, 1 carpel

Leaves entire or nearly so, petals spreading DILLENIACEAE     Leaves with a few hard, sharp teeth, petals overlapping to form a tube (Berberis) BERBERIDACEAE

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