Definitions:

1. A family of flowering plants endemic to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. ADJECTIVE
   • Plants in the Xanthorrhoeaceae family are known for their striking flower spikes and succulent leaves.
2. A family of perennial plants, with some varieties resembling trees and others more like grasses or herbaceous plants. NOUN
   • The thick, succulent leaves of Xanthorrhoeaceae plants help them retain water in arid conditions.
3. A family of perennial, herbaceous plants that often have thick, fleshy leaves and are commonly found in dry, arid regions. NOUN
   • Species in the Xanthorrhoeaceae family are found in desert and semi-desert regions.
4. Refers to a family of flowering plants, that includes well-known plants such as aloes and red-hot pokers. NOUN
   • Xanthorrhoeaceae plants have developed various adaptations to thrive in dry, arid regions.

Synonyms:

• asphodelaceae
• liliaceae
• succulent plants