Agavaceae meaning

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Agavaceae (noun): chiefly tropical and xerophytic plants: includes Dracenaceae (Dracaenaceae); comprises plants that in some classifications are divided between the Amaryllidaceae and the Liliaceae.

Definition of Agavaceae

  1. chiefly tropical and xerophytic plants: includes Dracenaceae (Dracaenaceae); comprises plants that in some classifications are divided between the Amaryllidaceae and the Liliaceae

    Synonyms: family Agavaceae, agave family, sisal family

    Type of: liliid monocot family

Word lists: words starting with AG · words ending in AE · 9-letter words

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