Didiereaceae

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Didiereaceae

Description Didiereaceae is a unique plant family that includes only six species, all of which are endemic to Madagascar. These plants are also known as Alluaudia or Madagascar ocotillo, and they are characterized by their spiny, succulent stems and leaves that are deciduous in the dry season. The name Didiereaceae is derived from the French botanist Raymond Didier, who first…