Asphodelaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Asphodelaceae subfamily includes plants like agapanthus and kniphofia, commonly found in gardens for their ornamental value.
- Asphodelaceae has been classified in various ways throughout history, with some sources placing it as a subfamily within Liliaceae.
- Some taxonomists group the Asphodelaceae subfamily alongside other related subfamilies, like the Lomandroideae and Hemerocallidoideae.
- Classification systems often differ in their handling of Asphodelaceae, with some recognizing it as a distinct family and others as a subfamily of Liliaceae.
- Botanists studying the Asphodelaceae subfamily have made significant progress in understanding the evolutionary relationships between its constituent genera.