Xanthorrhoeaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Xanthorrhoeaceae subfamily consists of about 30 genera and is not universally accepted among botanists due to varying classification systems.
- In some classifications, the Xanthorrhoeaceae is a distinct subfamily within the Liliaceae family, while others do not recognize it as such.
- Recent studies suggest that the Xanthorrhoeaceae subfamily should be considered a separate family due to its distinct characteristics.
- Some sources consider the Xanthorrhoeaceae a synonym for the Asphodelaceae or Hemerocallidaceae families, leading to further classification confusion.
- Botanists who recognize the Xanthorrhoeaceae subfamily argue that it has several unique features that distinguish it from other subfamilies within the Liliaceae.