Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Alismatales — the arum lily and related plants.

Etymologies

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Arum +‎ -aceae

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Examples

  • Emergent species like the strangler fig (Ficus dugandii) may reach heights of over 60 m while very abundant epiphytes such as Araceae sp and Cyclanthaceae sp. cover the lower parts of tree trunks and ferns help make up the dense understory.

    Western Ecuador moist forests 2008

  • Zantedeschia and Calla are both members of the family Araceae.

    Zantedeschia elliottiana - The Panda's Thumb 2010

  • The ones I saw were any of several species and colors of succulent plants (Ice Plants) in the family Araceae.

    Mystery Flower 2007

  • The ones I saw were any of several species and colors of succulent plants (Ice Plants) in the family Araceae.

    Mystery Flower 2007

  • The ones I saw were any of several species and colors of succulent plants (Ice Plants) in the family Araceae.

    Mystery Flower 2007

  • The ones I saw were any of several species and colors of succulent plants (Ice Plants) in the family Araceae.

    Mystery Flower 2007

  • The ones I saw were any of several species and colors of succulent plants (Ice Plants) in the family Araceae.

    Mystery Flower 2007

  • The ones I saw were any of several species and colors of succulent plants (Ice Plants) in the family Araceae.

    Mystery Flower 2007

  • The ones I saw were any of several species and colors of succulent plants (Ice Plants) in the family Araceae.

    Mystery Flower 2007

  • The ones I saw were any of several species and colors of succulent plants (Ice Plants) in the family Araceae.

    Mystery Flower 2007

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