Lardizabalaceae
plant family
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Lardizabalaceae is a family of plants, primarily woody vines, belonging to the order Ranales. These plants are characterized by their digitate leaves and baccate (berry-like) fruit.1
A notable genus within this family is Akebia, which includes species like the five-leaf akebia (A. quinata) and three-leaf akebia (A. trifoliata). These are twining vines native to Asia, often cultivated for their ornamental foliage and rapid growth. They produce purplish flowers and oblong, edible fruits.2
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