Agavaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly tropical and xerophytic plants: includes Dracenaceae (Dracaenaceae); comprises plants that in some classifications are divided between the Amaryllidaceae and the Liliaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Agavaceae consists of plants commonly known as agaves and yuccas, with many species being succulents that thrive in arid environments.
- The classification of the Agavaceae family has undergone several revisions, with some botanists arguing that it should be divided into multiple families.
- Plants in the Agavaceae family have adapted to survive in harsh, water-scarce conditions, often developing thick, waxy leaves to conserve moisture.
- Agavaceae is a diverse group of plants that can be found in a wide range of habitats, from deserts to tropical forests.
- In some taxonomic systems, the Agavaceae family is considered to be part of a larger group that includes the Amaryllidaceae and Liliaceae families.