Melastomaceae, the Melastoma Family
Herbs, with opposite leaves with 3-5 principal veins; receptacle urn-shape, bearing 4 sepals and 4 petals at its edge; stamens 8; ovary 4-celled, superior.
One species in Michigan, 3-4 dm. high, with purple flowers in late summer Meadow Beauty, Rhexia virginica.