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Definition of Family agavaceae
1. Noun. Chiefly tropical and xerophytic plants: includes Dracenaceae (Dracaenaceae); comprises plants that in some classifications are divided between the Amaryllidaceae and the Liliaceae.
Exact synonyms: Agavaceae, Agave Family, Sisal Family
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Family
Group relationships: Liliales, Order Liliales
Member holonyms: Agave, American Aloe, Century Plant, Genus Agave, Cordyline, Genus Cordyline, Dracaenaceae, Dracenaceae, Subfamily Dracaenaceae, Subfamily Dracenaceae, Genus Dracaena, Genus Nolina, Nolina, Genus Polianthes, Polianthes, Genus Sansevieria, Genus Yucca
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Family
Group relationships: Liliales, Order Liliales
Member holonyms: Agave, American Aloe, Century Plant, Genus Agave, Cordyline, Genus Cordyline, Dracaenaceae, Dracenaceae, Subfamily Dracaenaceae, Subfamily Dracenaceae, Genus Dracaena, Genus Nolina, Nolina, Genus Polianthes, Polianthes, Genus Sansevieria, Genus Yucca