Contains 2 genera and 2 accepted taxa overall.
This family is completely databased for all specimens.
Characteristics
TAXACEAE
Gymnosperm
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Classification
PINALES
TAXACEAE
[Family identification key]
1. Branching alternate, sometimes subopposite or pseudowhorled; leaves flexible, without resin canal, aroma not unpleasant when crushed, apex mucronate and soft-pointed, midvein often apparent and somewhat raised; aril red to orange-red, soft, mucilaginous, thick, cup-shaped, open at apex, exposing hard seed coat
1. Branching opposite or whorled; leaves rigid, stiff, with central resin canal, malodorous when crushed, apex acute and spine-tipped, midvein typically unapparent or obscure; aril green or green with purple streaks, leathery, resinous, thin, completely enclosing hard seed coat