Caryophyllales

order of plants Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 20 families with 753 known species. Key family groups include Aizoaceae, Amaranthaceae, Basellaceae, Cactaceae, Caryophyllaceae, and Didiereaceae. Among its members, 95 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Dicots (Magnoliopsida).