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Which Fagales families have compound leaves?
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Fagales
European beech (Fagus sylvatica).
Within the order Fagales, the families that possess compound leaves are the Juglandaceae and the Rhoipteleaceae. While most members of the Fagales order are characterized by simple leaves, these two families are notable exceptions.1