Zygophyllales

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Zygophyllales

Description Zygophyllales is an order of flowering plants, commonly found in arid regions of the world. The order comprises of around 30 genera and over 300 species, including some of the most hardy and drought-tolerant plants on the planet. The name ‘Zygophyllales’ is derived from the Greek words ‘zygon’ (meaning yoke) and ‘phyllon’ (meaning leaf), referring to the paired leaflets…