Ericales

The ebony family (~500 species). Trees and shrubs with hard, often black heartwood (ebony), simple alternate leaves, and fleshy berry …

The sapodilla family (~1,100 species, 60 genera). Tropical trees and shrubs with milky latex, simple alternate leaves, and fleshy fruits. …

The Brazil nut family (~350 species, 20 genera). Large tropical trees with simple alternate leaves and showy flowers. Includes Brazil …

The tea family (~250 species, 9 genera). Trees and shrubs with simple alternate leaves and showy flowers. Includes tea (Camellia …

The kiwi fruit family (~360 species, 3 genera). Shrubs and vines with alternate simple leaves. Includes kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) …

A family of about 4,000 species including blueberries, cranberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, and heather. Thrive in acidic soils. Important ornamentals.

The impatiens family (~1,000 species, 2 genera). Succulent herbs with spurred irregular flowers and explosive capsule fruits. Includes touch-me-nots (Impatiens) …

The primrose family (~2,600 species, 58 genera; includes Myrsinaceae). Herbs and shrubs with often basal leaves and 5-petaled flowers. Includes …

The phlox family (~400 species, 26 genera). Herbs and shrubs with often showy 5-petaled flowers and capsule fruits. Includes phlox, …