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Aloeaceae

Aloeaceae

9.9
A group of flowering plants once seen as a separate family but now often not accepted
  • noun
  • /ˌæloʊˈiːsiˌeɪ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : Aloeaceae
  • Older botanical texts often refer to the Aloeaceae as a separate family from the Liliaceae.

Examples

  • Some scientists no longer recognize Aloeaceae as a valid plant family.

  • The Aloeaceae include many succulent species adapted to dry climates.

  • The Aloeaceae family includes many popular succulent plants.

  • Did you know that Aloeaceae plants are often used in skincare?

  • The Aloeaceae family includes a variety of succulent plants that thrive in arid environments.

  • Many gardeners prefer plants from the Aloeaceae due to their low maintenance and drought resistance.

  • Researchers study the Aloeaceae to understand their adaptations to harsh climates.

Synonyms

aloe family
vsAloeaceae
  • Specialized
6.8

A group of flowering plants like aloe with thick leaves that live in dry places

is a formerly recognized family not widely accepted in modern classification

Surface Forms

Aloeaceae singular
Aloeaceas plural

Etymology

Aloeaceae comes from the plant name aloe and the scientific ending -aceae, which means 'family' in plant names. So Aloeaceae simply means 'the aloe family', the group of plants that store water and are related to aloe, although many modern scientists do not treat it as a separate family.