Including Erodiaceae Horan., Rostraceae Dulac Excluding Biebersteiniaceae , Dirachmaceae , Ledocarpaceae , Vivianaceae Habit and leaf form . Shrubs leptocaul, or pachycaul. Mesophytic, or xerophytic.
Leaves usually stipulate.
Leaves without a persistent basal meristem. Leaf anatomy . Stem anatomy . Secondary thickening absent, or developing from a conventional cambial ring. Xylem with libriform fibres.