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\ Eukaryota Magnoliophyta Magnoliopsida Caryophyllales

Principales Taxones:
	Aizoaceae (Martynov, 1820) Etymology: Family Aizoon. Origin: Warm and subtropical areas with special preponderance of South Africa and to a lesser extent Australia. They are herbaceous plants or subarbustivas, with entire, opposite leaves, often fleshy and papillose. Virtually all family members are xerophytic, ie plants adapted to withstand long periods of drought, so they are well represented in the desert areas. Leer Más
	Cactaceae (A. L. de Jussieu 1789) Etymology: Cactus family. Origin: Exclusive of the American continent, except a few species feral on other continents in very remote times. They are the most famous of Suculent plants. In spite of popular believes, all its species come from America, although in the last centuries and thanks to human activity, they have colonized all places in the planet. Leer Más
	Portulacaceae (Juss.) Etymology: Family of portulaca. Origin: Mainly arid areas of the planet, some species far north, even in arctic regions. Large group with more than 500 species in 20 genera. Principlamente herbaceous or shrubby. For the most succulent part. Leer Más