👉 Excipulaceae is a family of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae that belongs to the order Caryophyllales. The name "excipulaceae" comes from the Latin word "excipe", which means "to cut". These plants are often referred to as "cut flowers" because they are made up of small, round, and often translucent seeds or fruits. Excipulaceae is a large family and contains over 20,000 species