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    GlossaryPunicaceae

    botanical family including pomegranate trees and shrubs

    Punicaceae is a botanical family that includes the pomegranate (Punica granatum) as its most well-known member. This family is characterized by deciduous shrubs or small trees with simple, opposite leaves and large, showy flowers. The pomegranate fruit is notable for its thick rind and numerous seeds encased in juicy arils, which are rich in antioxidants and have various health benefits.

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