Radicaceae

Radicaceae is not a recognized plant family in contemporary taxonomy. It does not appear in major classification schemes such as APG IV, The Plant List, or Tropicos. In most reliable references, the name is treated as non-accepted or as a misnomer rather than an approved circumscription.

Taxonomic status: Because there is no accepted circumscription or list of genera for Radicaceae, there are no defining diagnostic characters to describe. Consequently, no type genus or species is associated with the name in current usage.

Origins of the term: Historical or informal usage of Radicaceae has appeared in some antiquated or non-scientific writings, but these proposals have not been adopted by the botanical community and are considered obsolete or erroneous.

Relation to known families: The root-focused morphology implied by the name does not align with a currently accepted family. In modern taxonomy, root morphology is distributed across many families. For practical purposes, crops with edible roots are classified in several recognized families, notably Brassicaceae (radish) and Apiaceae (carrot).

Note: If you meant Rubiaceae, Brassicaceae, or another family, please specify. Taxonomic databases should be consulted for confirmation.

References: APG IV system (2016); The Plant List; Tropicos.