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A large taxonomic family of about 100 [[genus|genera]] and 3,000-4,000 [[species]].  It encompasses many types:  [[tree]]s, [[vine|climbers]], [[shrub]]s and [[herb]]s, including such well-known and varied plants as [[apple]]s, [[blackberry|blackberries]], [[hawthorn]] and [[rose]]s.
A large taxonomic family of about 100 [[genus|genera]] and 3,000-4,000 [[species]].  It encompasses many types:  [[tree]]s, [[vine|climbers]], [[shrub]]s and [[herb]]s, including such well-known and varied plants as [[Apple (fruit)|apples]], [[blackberry|blackberries]], [[hawthorn]] and [[rose]]s.

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A large taxonomic family of about 100 genera and 3,000-4,000 species. It encompasses many types: trees, climbers, shrubs and herbs, including such well-known and varied plants as apples, blackberries, hawthorn and roses.