Rosaceae rose family

The rose or Rosaceae family contains almost 5,000 species in over 90 genera, including well-known genera such as: Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster); hawthorns (Crataegus); quince (Cydonia); apples (Malus); almonds, apricots, peaches, plums, cherries, chokecherries (Prunus); pears (Pyrus); and mountain ashes (Sorbus).

• Flowers in the family generally have 5 petals and 5 sepals, formed together in a head.
• Leaves are variable, being simple or pinnately compound, alternate or opposite.
• Seeds are diverse, including follicles, nuts, achenes, drupes and accessory fruits.
• Edible fruits are diverse, including apples, pears, quinces, apricots, plums, cherries, peaches, raspberries, and strawberries, and drupes such as almonds.