Commelinaceae facts for kids
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The Commelinaceae is a family of 40 genera and over 600 species of monocotyledonous flowering herbs, distributed from Northern temperate to tropical climates.
Images for kids
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The distinctive leaf sheath common to all Commelinaceae
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The distinctive involute unfurling of the leaf in most Commelinaceae can be seen in the background; also note the clawed petals, polymorphic stamens, and dimorphic petals in this species
See also
In Spanish: Comelináceas para niños
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