Family Ericaceae Juss., nom. cons.

subfamily Ericoideae


Summary
Family number:
1729
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Dicotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
18
Type genus:
Erica L.

Synonyms

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Embryo drawing

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References:
  1. Gillespie, E. & K. Kron. 2010. Molecular phylogenetic relationships and a revised classification of the subfamily Ericoideae (Ericaceae). Molec. Phylogenet. Evol. 56:343-354.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=1731&type=subfamily. Accessed 15 April 2026.