👉 Rhaphiinae, also known as the rhaphidophytes, are a group of plants that belong to the family Poaceae and are characterized by their distinctive leaves that are arranged in a cypselum. These leaves have a cypelike shape with numerous lobes, which serve as the main structure for photosynthesis. The rhaphidophytes are found in a wide range of habitats, including wetlands, deserts, and forests, and they