The Araliaceae is a family of 52 genera and 700 species of flowering plants including perennial herbs, trees and vines. Flowers are generally small with 5 petals and stamens and clustered in umbels or other arrangements. Some genera e.g. Hedera (ivies) are cultivated as foliage plants. The root of Panax species (ginseng) is an important medicinal herb. |
Cussonia |
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