Definition: A plant family of the order Ebenales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida that are tropical trees which have elongate latex cells. Several members bear sweet edible fruits and produce triterpenoid saponins.
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ExamplesMadhuca; Manilkara; Mimusops; Palaquium; Pouteria; Synsepalum
Other names Tieghemellas; Sideroxylons; Arganias; Argania; Tieghemella; Sideroxylon