The Families of Flowering Plants - Rhamnaceae Juss. The Families of Flowering Plants L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz Rhamnaceae Juss. Leaves well developed, or much reduced. Mesophytic, or xerophytic.
Leaves stipulate, or exstipulate.
Leaf anatomy . Mucilaginous epidermis usually present. Adaxial hypodermis present, or absent. Secretory cavities containing mucilage. Stem anatomy .