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Sapotoideae

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Higher classification
  
Sapotaceae

Order
  
Ericales

Rank
  
Subfamily

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Lower classifications
  
Argan, Palaquium formosanum

The Sapotoideae are a subfamily of the flowering plant family Sapotaceae. Plants in the subfamily are characterized by their leather-like leaves, often growing in a stipule fashion.

The seeds of the tree Argania spinosa produce an edible oil, traditionally harvested in Morocco.

References

Sapotoideae Wikipedia