The largest family of flowering plants is the ubiquitous sunflower family (Asteraceae or Compositae). The family contains nearly 1550 genera and 24,000 species.
The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is the second largest family of flowering plants with around 20,000 species.
The legume (pea) family (Fabaceae) which is the third largest family of flowering plants with around 18,000 species.
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