Plant Families: Letter K

  • Krameriaceae - Ratany Family

    Krameriaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as rhatanies. They exhibit small, inconspicuous flowers and are notable for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, making them an important ecological component in arid ecosystems.

  • Kewaceae - Kewa Family

    Kewaceae is a family of flowering plants that are mostly herbs or small shrubs, with some species growing as epiphytes. The family is known for its showy flowers and distinctive fruit capsules.

  • Kirkiaceae - Kirkiella Family

    Kirkiaceae is a small family of flowering plants, consisting of only one genus and three species. These plants are native to tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar, and they are known for their unique floral structures.

  • Koeberliniaceae - Koeberlinia Family

    A brief overview of Koeberliniaceae family is that it is a small family of flowering plants, consisting of only one genus Koeberlinia. These desert shrubs are native to Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico and known for their fragrant flowers and adaptability to arid environments.