Definition: 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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ExamplesAgave; Yucca
Other names Zealand Flax, New; Polianthe; Phormiums; New Zealand Flax; Hesperaloes; Polianthes; Hesperaloe; Phormium; Flax, New Zealand
