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    What are the three largest families of flowering plants?

    Question #1714. Asked by abba. (Apr 20 00 9:32 PM)


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    		The three largest flowering plant families containing the greatest number of species are the Sunflower Family (Asteraceae) with about 24,000 species, the Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) with about 20,000 species, and the Legume or Pea Family (Fabaceae) with 18,000 species.

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    Apr 21 02, 8:59 PM

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