family taccaceae

[MliscarCah]

small family of tropical herbs

[Magaret]

Taccaceae is a family of flowering plants that consists of perennial herbs, often with tubers or rhizomes. This family is represented by four genera and about 20 species distributed in tropical regions of the world. They are characterized by their large, broad leaves and irregular flowers typically in shades of green or brown. One of the most well-known plants in this family is the Tacca, or bat flower.