Sapotaceae
Synonyms
Argania
Arganias
Sideroxylon
Sideroxylons
Tieghemella
Tieghemellas
A plant family of the order Ebenales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida that are tropical trees which have elongate latex cells. Several members bear sweet edible fruits and produce triterpenoid saponins.