Taxodiaceae is a formerly recognizedconifer family. It is today recognised as aparaphyleticgrade ofbasal lineages within theCupressaceae. It contains the following living genera:
As proposed, genera of the former Taxodiaceae are grouped in the following subfamilies within the larger Cupressaceae:
In earth's historyTaxodiaceae were widespread. They are known since theJurassic and can be found asfossil fromTertiary times.
