Family
Characeae
28 species in this taxon
Characeae (Characeae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 5 genuss with 28 known species. This includes the genus groups Chara, Lamprothamnium, Nitella, Nitellopsis, and Tolypella. Among its members, 15 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Charales (Charales).