Plant Families: Letter G
Griseliniaceae - Broadleaf Family
Griseliniaceae is a small family of flowering plants that includes just two genera and seven species. These plants are mostly found in the Southern Hemisphere and are known for their attractive foliage and ornamental value.
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Ginkgoaceae is a family of ancient and unique gymnosperms with only one extant species, Ginkgo biloba. The plants in this family have a distinctive fan-shaped leaf and are prized for their cultural, medicinal, and ecological significance.
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Gentianaceae is a family of flowering plants known for their attractive and often brightly colored flowers. Many species in this family have medicinal properties and are used to treat a variety of ailments.
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The Geraniaceae family is a diverse group of flowering plants known for their showy, colorful flowers and aromatic foliage. This family includes popular garden plants such as geraniums and pelargoniums.
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Gesneriaceae - Gesneriad Family
Gesneriaceae is a diverse family of flowering plants, consisting of around 3,500 species worldwide. These plants are known for their unique and showy flowers, which come in a range of colors and shapes.
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A family of gymnosperms that includes three genera of shrubs and trees. They are characterized by their unique reproductive structures and have been used for various medicinal purposes.
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The Gunneraceae family is a small group of flowering plants with a unique appearance. They are known for their large leaves and characteristic inflorescences, and are found in cool, moist habitats around the world.
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Goodeniaceae - Goodenia Family
Goodeniaceae is a diverse family of flowering plants that includes around 400 species. They are primarily found in Australia and nearby regions, but can also be found in Africa and South America. These plants have a range of ecological and economic importance, including medicinal uses, ornamental value, and habitat support for wildlife.
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Gigaspermaceae - Gigaspermum Family
The Gigaspermaceae family consists of woody plants primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are known for their large, showy flowers and distinctive fruit capsules.
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Gomortegaceae - Gomortega Family
Gomortegaceae is a small family of flowering plants comprising only two genera and around 30 species, which are primarily found in the Neotropics. These trees and shrubs have economic value as timber, with some species also used for medicinal purposes.
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Gleicheniaceae - Coral Fern Family
Gleicheniaceae is a family of ferns with a cosmopolitan distribution and whose species are characterized by their overlapping fronds, growing in tufts or mats.
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Grossulariaceae - Gooseberry Family
Grossulariaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes currants and gooseberries. These small fruits are known for their tart flavor and are commonly used in culinary dishes, as well as for medicinal purposes.
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Garryaceae - Silk Tassel Family
Garryaceae is a small family of flowering plants consisting of two genera, Garrya and Aucuba. These plants are known for their dense clusters of male flower spikes and female flowers with colorful bracts, making them popular ornamentals in gardens and landscapes.
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Grubbiaceae is a small family of flowering plants that consists of shrubs and trees. These plants are known for their fragrant flowers and unique characteristics, which make them popular among horticulturists and plant enthusiasts.
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A rare and unique family of flowering plants, Gisekiaceae, consists of only two genera with a total of 15 known species. These plants are native to Madagascar and are notable for their distinctive flowers and unusual morphology.
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Gelsemiaceae - Gelsemium Family
Gelsemiaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the Carolina jessamine family. These plants are characterized by their showy, fragrant yellow flowers and are found in North and Central America and East Asia.
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Gyrostemonaceae - Gyrostemon Family
A brief overview of Gyrostemonaceae: The Gyrostemonaceae family is a small group of flowering plants known for their unique and diverse morphology. These plants are native to Australia, predominantly found in the arid regions of Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.
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Goupiaceae is a small family of flowering plants that includes only two genera and three species. These plants are found in tropical regions of the Americas and are known for their interesting morphological features such as unisexual flowers, specialized leaves, and fruiting structures.
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Geissolomataceae - Geissoloma Family
Geissolomataceae is a small family of flowering plants, consisting of only two genera and three species. These plants are found in southern South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains. They are generally small, herbaceous plants that grow in rocky or mountainous habitats.
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Guamatelaceae - Guamatela Family
Guamatelaceae is a small family of flowering plants containing only two genera, with a total of around 22 known species. These plants are primarily found in Central America and the Caribbean, and they are known for their unique morphology and ecological adaptations.
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Gerrardinaceae - Diplaziopsis Family
The Gerrardinaceae family is a small group of flowering plants found in tropical regions. It consists of only one genus, Gerrardina, and two species.
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