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Crassulaceae

Crassulaceae

9.9
A family of small plants with thick leaves like jade and stonecrop that store water
  • noun
  • /kræs.jʊˈleɪ.si.iː/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists often study Crassulaceae because of their remarkable drought resistance.

Examples

  • The Crassulaceae are well-known for their ability to store water in their fleshy leaves.

  • The Crassulaceae family includes many popular houseplants.

  • Many popular houseplants, such as jade plants, belong to the Crassulaceae family.

  • Many gardeners love Crassulaceae for their drought resistance.

  • The Crassulaceae family includes popular houseplants like jade plants and aloe vera.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the drought resistance of Crassulaceae plants like sedum and hen and chicks.

  • To care for plants in the Crassulaceae family, it is important to avoid overwatering.

Synonyms

stonecrop family
vsCrassulaceae
  • Specialized
8.6

Plants like Sedum with thick leaves that store water and need little care

is the scientific name used in formal classification rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Crassulaceae singular
Crassulaceas plural
Crassulaceae plural

Morphology

Crassulaceae = Crassula (opaque) = Crassula + aceae

The suffix '-aceae' is a specialized botanical Latin family-forming ending unfamiliar to average learners, so the relation to the genus name is technical rather than derivable from general English knowledge.

Etymology

Crassulaceae comes from the Latin crassus, meaning 'thick', and from the plant name Crassula. These are the 'thick' or fleshy plants—succulents like the jade plant that store water in their leaves, which is why the family is known for drought resistance.