👉 Asteroxylaceae is a family of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, which belongs to the subfamily Asteroideae. This group includes over 100 species of flowering plants that are native to Asia and North Africa. The name "asteroxylaceae" comes from the Latin word "asteroxol" which means "starches," referring to the starch-like compounds found in these plants, such as astaxanthin, a pigment found in some
