Plumbaginaceae facts for kids
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Plumbaginaceae is a family of flowering plants are about 560 species in 10 genera found all over the world. They are annual or perennial herbs, shrubs and climbers. Thrift (Armeria) and Sea Lavender (Limonium), have small flowers in dense clusters. They are generally grown for garden decoration or as cut flowers, either fresh or dried, and medicinal extracts are obtained from some species.
Images for kids
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Plumbago auriculata, the Cape leadwort
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Dyerophytum africanum in Vogelfederberg, Namibia
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See also
In Spanish: Plumbaginaceae para niños
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