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Which Sapindales family includes mangoes and sumacs?
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Sapindales
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata deliciosa)
Mangoes and sumacs belong to the family Anacardiaceae, which is part of the plant order Sapindales.123
Commonly referred to as the cashew or sumac family, this group consists of approximately 80 genera and over 700 species of trees, shrubs, and woody vines, primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. Members of this family are characterized by the presence of resin ducts in their bark and typically feature compound leaves.412