Campanulidae
Campanulidae, also known as campanulids, is a major lineage of flowering plants within the eudicots. In modern classifications it is recognized as a clade within the asterids, one of the two principal subdivisions of that group; older systems sometimes treat Campanulidae as a separate subclass. The campanulids are a diverse and widespread assemblage, including many herbaceous species, shrubs, and some trees, with a cosmopolitan distribution.
The group comprises numerous families and thousands of species. Among the more familiar members are the Campanulaceae
Characteristic features are diverse, reflecting substantial evolutionary diversification. In general, campanulids include many species with fused
In summary, Campanulidae represents a major eudicot lineage within the asterids, encompassing a wide range of