tetragoniaceae (Meaning)

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tetragoniaceae (n)

succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds

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Tetragoniaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes succulent shrubs, herbs, and climbers.
The family Tetragoniaceae comprises approximately 38 genera and 330 species.
Tetragoniaceae plants are predominantly found in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.
Some well-known Tetragoniaceae species include baby spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) and ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum).
Tetragoniaceae plants possess distinctive features such as opposite or whorled leaves, often fleshy and succulent.
They bear unisexual or bisexual flowers with various arrangements and petal colors.
Tetragoniaceae plants exhibit diverse pollination strategies, including wind pollination and self-pollination.
Some Tetragoniaceae species, like Mesembryanthemum cordifolium, display nocturnal flowering to attract moths as pollinators.
Tetragoniaceae plants often exhibit CAM (crassulacean acid metabolism) or C4 photosynthesis, allowing them to thrive in water-stress environments.
The Tetragoniaceae family is of ecological significance, providing food and habitat for various organisms in arid and coastal ecosystems.

succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Tetragoniaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes succulent shrubs, herbs, and climbers.

The family Tetragoniaceae comprises approximately 38 genera and 330 species.

Tetragoniaceae plants are predominantly found in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.

Some well-known Tetragoniaceae species include baby spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) and ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum).