The Myricaceae are a small family of dicotyledonous shrubs and small trees in the order Fagales. There are three genera in the family, although some botanists separate many species from Myrica into a fourth genus Morella. About 55 species are usually accepted in Myrica (with Morella included), one in Canacomyrica, and one in Comptonia. Well-known members of this family include bayberry and sweetfern. Canacomyrica Guillaumin 1940 Comptonia L'Hér. ex Aiton 1789 Myrica L. 1753 (includes: Morella Lour. 1790) Systematics Modern molecular phylogenetics suggest the following relationships: References Rosid families