Asphodelaceae or the Aloe or Asphodel family was separated out of Liliaceae. Plants in this family have fibrous, tuberous or rhizomatous roots. Most have fleshy leaves, but some develop woody stems and grow into trees. Flowers are bisexual with 6 tepals and stamens and a 3 chambered ovary. The fruit is a capsule; seeds are brown or greyish-black. APG II suggests that this family could optionally been included in Xanthorrhoeaceae.
Genera from this family with wiki pages are: Asphodeline, Asphodelus, Bulbine, Bulbinella, Eremurus, Kniphofia, Paradisea.
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