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Chenopodiaceae

Caryophyllidae: Caryophyllales.

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Chenopodium oahuense, 'aheahea. Hawaiian endemic, note the woody stem and tree-like habit that is unusual for the family. The flowers are tiny and greenish, and have a mealy, glandular surface. The infloresecences may contain a mixture of perfect and unisexual flowers.
Spinacia oleracea, spinach, female flowers.

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