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Which fruit types occur in the Rutaceae family?
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Sapindales
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata deliciosa)
The Rutaceae family, which belongs to the order Sapindales, exhibits a diverse range of fruit types. These include:
- Capsules: Found in genera such as Ruta.12
- Follicles: Produced by genera such as Zanthoxylum.12
- Drupes: Seen in genera such as Amyris.12
- Berries: Occur in genera such as Triphasia and Citrus. Specifically, the fruit of Citrus is a modified, sectional berry with a thick rind known as a hesperidium.12
- Samaras: Found in the hop tree (Ptelea).12
- Schizocarps: Produced by genera such as Helietta.12