Casuarinaceae

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Casuarinaceae

Description Casuarinaceae is a family of trees and shrubs commonly known as she-oaks, beefwoods, ironwoods, or casuarinas. These plants are native to Australia, Southeast Asia, and the islands of the western Pacific Ocean. They grow in a variety of habitats, including coastal sand dunes, swamps, and forests. The leaves of Casuarinaceae are reduced to small, scale-like structures called cladodes, which…