Staphyleaceae
plant family
Also known as: bladdernut family
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The Staphyleaceae is a family of plants, primarily shrubs and small trees, belonging to the order Crossosomatales. These plants are mostly found in the North Temperate Zone. They are characterized by compound leaves, flowers with perfect, regular structures, and distinctive inflated, bladdery capsules as fruit. While their flowers are often inconspicuous, they are admired for their handsome foliage. The genus Staphylea, commonly known as bladdernut, is part of this family and includes about 10–15 species.1234
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