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Which Myrtales family includes guava and feijoa?
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Myrtales
Common myrtle (Myrtus communis).
Both guava and feijoa belong to the Myrtaceae family, which is part of the Myrtales order of flowering plants.123
The Myrtaceae family, often referred to as the myrtle family, consists of approximately 150 genera and 3,300 species of trees and shrubs. These plants are widely distributed throughout tropical and warmer regions and are characterized by their leathery, evergreen leaves that contain oil glands. In addition to guava and feijoa, this family includes several other economically significant plants, such as clove, allspice, and various species of Eucalyptus.231