Polygonaceae
2-Introduction
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There are about 50 genera and 1000 species in the Polygonaceae. Most occur in north temperate regions, although the family as a whole is nearly cosmopolitan in distribution, with some occurring in subtropical and tropical areas. Some plants of economic importance in the Polygonaceae include buckwheat (Fagopyrum) and rhubarb (Rheum). |