👉 The term "xyridaceae" is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lythraceae. It includes around 120 species and is one of the most diverse families of flowering plants on Earth, with over 30,000 known species across North America alone. Some key characteristics of these plants include: - They are commonly called "flowering trees" due to their large flowers. - Many of these plants are deciduous or evergreen trees and have an