Eriocaulaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly tropical aquatic or bog herbs: pipeworts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Eriocaulaceae is commonly known as the pipewort family and consists of small, aquatic or semi-aquatic plants.
- The plants in the family Eriocaulaceae are characterized by their distinctive pipe-like inflorescences and are found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The genus Eriocaulon is the largest in the family Eriocaulaceae and contains over 400 species of pipeworts.
- The Eriocaulaceae family is often associated with aquatic environments, such as bogs, marshes, and shallow lakes.
- Some species of Eriocaulaceae are popular among aquarium hobbyists due to their unique and attractive growth habits.