family epacridaceae (Meaning)

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family epacridaceae (n)

Australasian shrubs or small trees

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

**Epacridaceae** is a family of flowering plants comprising over 800 species.
It belongs to the order Ericales, which includes plants such as heathers, rhododendrons, and blueberries.
Members of the **Epacridaceae** family are typically shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small, often bell-shaped flowers.
The family is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, heathlands, and alpine regions.
Some popular members of the **Epacridaceae** family include the Australian Christmas bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum), the delicate heath (Leucopogon parviflorus), and the showy heath (Epacris impressa).
The **Epacridaceae** family is of great ecological importance, as many of its members provide food and shelter for a variety of animals.
Some species of **Epacridaceae** are also of horticultural importance, and are grown as ornamental plants in gardens and parks.
The **Epacridaceae** family is an important part of the Australian flora, and many of its members are threatened by habitat loss and degradation.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the **Epacridaceae** family and its unique plant species.
Studying the **Epacridaceae** family can provide valuable insights into the evolution of flowering plants and the relationships between different plant families.

Australasian shrubs or small trees

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

**Epacridaceae** is a family of flowering plants comprising over 800 species.

It belongs to the order Ericales, which includes plants such as heathers, rhododendrons, and blueberries.

Members of the **Epacridaceae** family are typically shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small, often bell-shaped flowers.

The family is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, heathlands, and alpine regions.