List of basal asterid families
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Ericales and Cornales, two orders of flowering plants, are often called the basal asterids.[1][2][3][lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] Like most asterids, these species tend to have petals that are fused with each other and with the bases of the stamens, and just one integument (covering) around the embryo sac.[3]
For the other asterids, see List of euasterid families.
The basal asterids include crops such as blueberries, cranberries, tea and Brazil nuts.[6] Kiwifruit was named for its resemblance to the brown body of the kiwi, a national symbol of New Zealand.[7] Dogwoods (Cornus) are often grown for their showy bracts.[8] Black or white ebony wood is commonly used for musical instruments and carpentry.[9] Many Hydrangea species are popular garden ornamentals.[10]