The Families of Flowering Plants L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz Hamamelidaceae R. Br. Excluding Altingiaceae , Rhodoleiaceae Habit and leaf form . Mesophytic, or xerophytic.
Leaves stipulate .
Leaves without a persistent basal meristem. Leaf anatomy . Mucilaginous epidermis present, or absent. Stem anatomy . Primary vascular tissue in a cylinder, without separate bundles.