Plant Families: Letter H
Hydrocharitaceae - Tape Grass Family
Hydrocharitaceae is a family of aquatic plants found worldwide, known for their unique morphology and ecological importance.
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Humiriaceae is a family of flowering plants that is characterized by its many useful species that have significant economic and medicinal importance.
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Heliconiaceae - Heliconia Family
Heliconiaceae is a diverse family of tropical plants with striking inflorescences that are often used in floral arrangements.
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Hydatellaceae - Hydatella Family
Hydatellaceae is a small family of aquatic flowering plants that are known for their unique morphological characteristics.
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Hamamelidaceae - Witch Hazel Family
Hamamelidaceae is a family of flowering plants found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are known for their unique flowers and interesting reproductive mechanisms.
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Hydroleaceae - Water Hyacinth Family
The Hydroleaceae family consists of aquatic and semi-aquatic flowering plants found throughout the world.
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Huaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes several species of trees, shrubs, and climbers. These plants are known for their diverse morphology, including unique leaf shapes, distinctive flowers, and complex inflorescences. Some species within this family have economic, ecological, and cultural significance.
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Hymenophyllaceae - Filmy Fern Family
The Hymenophyllaceae family, also known as the filmy fern family, is a group of delicate and intricate ferns that are characterized by their translucent leaves and lace-like appearance.
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Hypericaceae - St. John's Wort Family
Hypericaceae is a family of flowering plants known for their yellow flowers and the production of hypericin, a compound with potential medicinal properties.
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Hydrangeaceae - Hydrangea Family
Hydrangeaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes around 18 genera and more than 220 species. These plants are known for their distinctive inflorescences, which range in color from white to pink, blue, or purple, and are commonly used in landscaping and ornamental horticulture.
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Hypoxidaceae - Star Grass Family
The Hypoxidaceae family comprises small, herbaceous plants with attractive star-shaped flowers. They are commonly grown as ornamental plants due to their aesthetic appeal and easy cultivation.
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Hernandiaceae - Hernandia Family
Hernandiaceae Family Overview: Hernandiaceae is a small family of flowering plants that includes around 100 species. These mostly tropical trees and shrubs are known for their distinctive, often aromatic bark, and unique flower structures.
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Helwingiaceae - Helwingia Family
Helwingiaceae is a small family of flowering plants comprising of only one genus, Helwingia. These understory shrubs are native to East Asia and North America.
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Haemodoraceae - Bloodroot Family
A diverse family of perennial herbs and shrubs, Haemodoraceae are known for their stunningly colored flowers and attractive sword-shaped leaves.
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Himantandraceae - Himantandra Family
Himantandraceae is a small family of flowering plants comprising only one genus, Himantandra, with just two known species.
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Hanguanaceae - Hanguana Family
The Hanguanaceae family consists of terrestrial ferns commonly found in Southeast Asia. They are known for their unique fronds and sporangia, which hang down from the underside of the leaf.
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Haloragaceae - Water Milfoil Family
Haloragaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes aquatic and semi-aquatic herbs, shrubs, and small trees. They are mostly found in temperate regions around the world and are known for their interesting floral and fruit structures.
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Halophytaceae - Halophytum Family
Halophytaceae is a small family of flowering plants adapted to saline environments. These plants exhibit unique morphological and physiological adaptations that enable them to survive in extreme conditions.
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Hydrostachyaceae - Hydrostachys Family
Hydrostachyaceae is a small family of aquatic plants that are mainly found in freshwater habitats.
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