Subfamily Dracenaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of two subfamilies to which some classification systems assign some members of the Agavaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Dracenaceae subfamily consists of approximately 40 genera and includes various plants with narrow leaves.
- Classification systems place Nolina in the subfamily Dracenaceae within the family Agavaceae.
- Subfamily Dracenaceae has sometimes been used in some classifications of Agavaceae members, which share distinct similarities.
- Agave is also a member of subfamily Dracenaceae under certain classifications that focus on shared morphological traits.
- Taxonomic categorizations can categorize Nolina, Agave, and their relatives under subfamily Dracenaceae in classifications focusing on unique similarities.