Opiliaceae
plant family
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The Opiliaceae are a family of tropical shrubs or trees. They belong to the order Santalales and are characterized by leathery leaves, small flowers, and fleshy, berry-like fruits. The genus Opilia, which gives the family its name, consists of climbing shrubs found in Old World tropical regions.12
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