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The euasterids or core asterids are a group of 69 interrelated families in 15 orders of flowering plants.[3][4][a] They tend to have petals that are fused with each other and with the bases of the stamens, and just one integument (covering) around the embryo sac.[3] The asterids as a whole (the euasterids plus two orders of basal asterids) represent almost a third of all flowering plant species.[8]
The euasterids include trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous perennials and annuals. Sweet potatoes are a tropical staple food. Basil, oregano, sage, rosemary, thyme and peppermint are all kitchen herbs in the mint family. Olives have been cultivated around the Mediterranean for food and oil for at least five thousand years. The daisy family includes lettuce, artichokes, Stevia, sunflowers and tarragon.[9]
- ^ Christenhusz, Fay & Chase 2017, p. 578.
- ^ Stearn 2002, p. 184.
- ^ a b Stevens 2023, asterids.
- ^ Christenhusz, Fay & Chase 2017, pp. 511–637.
- ^ Christenhusz, Fay & Chase 2017.
- ^ Angiosperm Phylogeny Group 2016.
- ^ POWO.
- ^ Bremer, Friis & Bremer 2004, p. 496.
- ^ Christenhusz, Fay & Chase 2017, pp. 534–535, 545–547, 573–578, 601–615.
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