AGAVACEAE
\ˈaɡɐvˌe͡ɪsiː], \ˈaɡɐvˌeɪsiː], \ˈa_ɡ_ɐ_v_ˌeɪ_s_iː]\
Definitions of AGAVACEAE
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chiefly tropical and xerophytic plants: includes Dracenaceae (Dracaenaceae); comprises plants that in some classifications are divided between the Amaryllidaceae and the Liliaceae
By Princeton University
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chiefly tropical and xerophytic plants: includes Dracenaceae (Dracaenaceae); comprises plants that in some classifications are divided between the Amaryllidaceae and the Liliaceae
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A plant family of the order Liliales, subclass Liliidae, class Liliopsida. Members of the family have narrow, lance-shaped, sometimes fleshy or toothed leaves that are clustered at the base of each plant. Most species have large flower clusters containing many flowers. The fruit is a capsule or berry.
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- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.