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n. - A family of dicotyledonous plants of order Geraniales.

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  • (Rutaceae), which contains two active compounds, pellitorine
  • These forests are rich in species of Leguminosae, Myrtaceae, Lauraceae, and Rutaceae.
  • Sapindaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Rutaceae, and Myrtaceae are all well represented in dry rain forest.
  • Lemons and limes are part of the Rutaceae family as are oranges, grapefruits, pummelos, kumquats and tangerines.
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