On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 12:18:06 +0100, Kay
wrote:

Ahem!!!

1) Prunus is not a family. It is a genus within the rose family Rosaceae
2) Olives are in a different family altogether - Oleaceae

3) and mangoes are in yet a third family
Yes, the same one that contains the cashew nut (Anacardium), smoke
bush (Cotinus) , sumac (Rhus) and pepper tree (Schinus) - namely the
Anacardiaceae. I'm sure you all feel much better for knowing that :-)

So you could say they were all related .... but about as closely as they
are to cacti, dandelions and carrots ;-)

Just about sums it up really.

Dave Poole
Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK
Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C.
Growing season: March - November