Viscaceae (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a subfamily of Loranthaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Viscaceae family consists of parasitic plants that obtain their nutrients by tapping into the vascular tissue of their host plants.
- The Viscaceae family is often considered a subfamily of Loranthaceae, but some botanists recognize it as a distinct family.
- The Viscaceae family includes the genus Arceuthobium, which comprises about 40 species of dwarf mistletoes.
- The Viscaceae family is characterized by its small, inconspicuous flowers and its ability to form haustoria, which allow it to tap into the vascular tissue of its host plants.
- The Viscaceae family is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, with the majority of species occurring in the Americas.