Bitterwoods

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Simaroubaceae

Description Simaroubaceae is a family of flowering plants that consists of about 170 species, including trees and shrubs. The family is distributed mainly in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with some species found in temperate areas. Simaroubaceae is known for its bitter taste, which is due to the presence of quassinoids in the plant’s tissues. Some species in…