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Which Sapindales family is also called the soapberry family?
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Sapindales
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata deliciosa)
The family within the Sapindales order that is commonly referred to as the soapberry family is Sapindaceae.12
This family is named after its type genus, Sapindus, which includes species known for producing fruit containing high levels of saponin that can be used as a natural soap.34