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Which genera make up the Elatinaceae family?
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Malpighiales
Weeping willow (Salix babylonica).
The Elatinaceae family, which belongs to the order Malpighiales, consists of two genera:12
- Bergia: This genus includes approximately 25 species that are found in tropical and temperate regions and are adapted to both aquatic and terrestrial environments.12
- Elatine: This genus comprises about 10 species of mostly aquatic herbs, often referred to as waterworts, which are native to moist or wet habitats worldwide.12