Oleaceae
Fls us. 2-4-merous, us. bisexual, regular, in racemes or panicles. Calyx us. valvately 4-lobed; corolla gamopetalous, us. 4-lobed, often deeply cleft. Stamens us. 2, anthers 2-celled, dehiscing lengthwise, connective often produced, cells back to back. Ovary superior, 2-locular; placentae axile; ovules us. 2 per locule; stigmas 1-2, subsessile. Fr. various. Trees or shrubs with us. opp. simple or compound stipulate lvs. Widespread family of some 22 genera and 500 spp.
