alismataceae

Meaning

A family of monocotyledonous aquatic or marsh-dwelling flowering plants characterized by their often arrow-shaped leaves and flowers arranged in whorls.

Examples

• The Alismataceae family includes several common species of water plantain found in wetlands across the northern hemisphere.
• Botanists often study the Alismataceae to understand how aquatic plants adapt to fluctuating water levels in marshy environments.