Geraniales
The Geraniales are a small order of flowering plants in the rosid subgroup of dicotyledons.
- Geraniaceae: The largest family in the order, with over 800 species.
- Pelargonium: a genus previously included in Geranium, and still often called geraniums.
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Geranium palustre | |
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In addition, the order includes some small families, with altogether less than 40 species. Most Geraniales are herbaceous, but there are also shrubs and small trees.