Vellozia (Velloziaceae)

Vellozia

Vellozia is a family of tropical and subtropical flowering plants, characterized by their adaptation to harsh, rocky environments. These plants exhibit a rosette-shaped leaf arrangement and stiff, sometimes woody stems that help them conserve moisture. The striking flowers, often vividly colored, emerge from these durable plants, captivating onlookers and sustaining vellozia's survival in nutrient-poor soils.

Scientific classification

Family

Vellozia (Velloziaceae)

Order

Screwpines, stemona and allies

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