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Meaning of family aizoaceae
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family aizoaceae (n)
succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds
family aizoaceae Sentence Examples
- Aizoaceae is a family of flowering plants consisting of 135 genera and 2,000 species.
- The family is native to Africa, Australia, and Eurasia.
- Members of the Aizoaceae family have succulent leaves and are often found in arid habitats.
- The flowers of Aizoaceae plants are usually small and inconspicuous.
- Some Aizoaceae plants are grown as ornamentals, such as the ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum).
- The leaves of some Aizoaceae plants are edible, such as the leaves of the purslane (Portulaca oleracea).
- The Aizoaceae family is divided into three subfamilies: Sesuvioideae, Mesembryanthemoideae, and Aizooideae.
- The Mesembryanthemoideae subfamily is the largest subfamily in the Aizoaceae family, containing over 1,000 species.
- The Aizooideae subfamily is the smallest subfamily in the Aizoaceae family, containing only 15 species.
- Aizoaceae plants are an important part of the ecosystem, providing food and shelter for many animals.
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succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds
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Aizoaceae is a family of flowering plants consisting of 135 genera and 2,000 species.
The family is native to Africa, Australia, and Eurasia.
Members of the Aizoaceae family have succulent leaves and are often found in arid habitats.
The flowers of Aizoaceae plants are usually small and inconspicuous.
