Definition: A plant family of the order Caryophyllales, subclass Caryophyllidae, class Magnoliopsida. The species are diverse in appearance and habitat; most have swollen leaf and stem joints.
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ExamplesAgrostemma; Arenaria Plant; Dianthus; Lychnis; Saponaria; Silene; Stellaria; Vaccaria