Family Aizoaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plant, which belongs to the family Aizoaceae, is native to South Africa and has adapted to survive in arid environments with thick, fleshy leaves that store water.
- In the botanical garden, there was a special section dedicated to the family Aizoaceae, featuring a variety of succulent herbs and small shrubs.
- The researcher spent years studying the unique characteristics of the family Aizoaceae, which includes plants such as carpetweeds and fig marigolds.
- The succulent plants of the family Aizoaceae are highly prized by collectors for their striking appearance and ability to thrive in dry conditions.
- In the deserts of North America, the family Aizoaceae is represented by a number of species that have evolved to cope with the harsh, arid environment.