Lepidolaenaceae

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Lepidolaenaceae

Description Lepidolaenaceae is a rare plant family that consists of only three known species. They are herbaceous perennials and are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The plant family is named after the Greek words “lepidos,” meaning scale, and “laena,” meaning strap, which refers to the scale-like bracts that cover the flowers. The plants are often…