Eupomatiaceae
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The Eupomatiaceae is a small plant family native to Australasia, consisting of one genus, Eupomatia, with two species. These plants are shrubs or small trees. Eupomatia laurina can grow up to 5 meters (16 feet) tall, while Eupomatia bennettii rarely exceeds 50 cm (20 inches).123
The flowers of Eupomatiaceae lack a perianth but have petal-like staminodes between the stamens and carpels. This unique structure, along with the enclosed carpels, facilitates pollination by insects, specifically beetles. The fruit is a berry formed from fused carpels.3
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