allioniaceae

noun

Meaning

A family of flowering plants, primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, often characterized by their showy bracts and tubular flowers.

Examples

  • Botanists often classify the four-o'clock flower within the Allioniaceae family.
  • Many species in the Allioniaceae family have adapted to survive in arid environments.

Synonyms: four-o'clock family, nyctaginaceae