Didiereaceae is a family of unique succulent plants that are native to Madagascar. One interesting story about Didiereaceae is that the local people of Madagascar believed that the plants had magical powers and would use them for traditional healing and protection rituals. Additionally, the wood from these plants was highly valued for its strength and durability, and was often used to build houses and boats. Today, Didiereaceae is still highly regarded for its unique appearance and cultural significance, and can be found in gardens and conservatories around the world.
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Didiereaceae is a family of flowering plants found in continental Africa and Madagascar.
It contains 20 species classified in three subfamilies and six genera. Species of the family are succulent plants, growing in sub-arid to arid habitats. Several are known as ornamental plants in specialist succulent collections. The subfamily Didiereoideae is endemic to the southwest of Madagascar, where the species are characteristic elements of the spiny thickets.
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