Superrosids

Clade of core eudicots

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Note: For better understanding, please read the article on flowering plants (angiospermae) first. If you come across unfamiliar words, you can click on any highlighted term to open the glossary with definitions of key botanical terms.

Introduction

The superrosids make up a large grouping within the Angiosperms, though they were not included in earlier botanical classifications. This set comprises nearly 88,000 species, which accounts for about 25% of all flowering plants. Approximately 85,000 species fall within the Rosid clade, one of the primary lineages inside the superrosid group. Based on recent scientific frameworks, these species are distributed across 18 orders and close to 150 families, showcasing their wide evolutionary spread.

Classification of Superrosids

The superrosid clade is further divided into clades:

• Rosids (apples, apricots, beans, cacao, cherries, cloves, figs, grapes, lemons, mustard seeds, peaches, pears, peas, strawberries, zucchini)
• Saxifragales (currants)