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Where is the myrtle family Myrtaceae especially diverse?
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Myrtales
Common myrtle (Myrtus communis).
The Myrtaceae family, which belongs to the order Myrtales, is particularly diverse and abundant in Australia and tropical America.1
- Australia: This region hosts approximately 75 genera and 1,500 species, with dry-fruited species predominating.1
- Tropical America: This region is home to about 2,400 species, where berry-fruited members are more common.1