Contains 2 genera and 3 accepted taxa overall.
This family is completely databased for all specimens.
Characteristics
CABOMBACEAE
                        Dicot
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                        Classification
NYMPHAEALES
        CABOMBACEAE
        [Family identification key]
                                
                                    1.  Leaves all floating or emergent, peltate (3.5-12 cm long); perianth dull purple; stamens 12 or more 
                                
                        
                        
                        
                    
                                
                                    1.  Submersed leaves numerous and deeply dissected (when present, floating leaves peltate and 0.5-3 cm long); perianth white to bluish, sometimes with violet markings; stamens 3-6