Chloridoideae

plant subfamily

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The Chloridoideae is a subfamily within the grass family (Poaceae). This subfamily, along with the Panicoideae, has adapted to tolerate warm and dry environments through specialized photosynthesis. They are primarily found in tropical regions, with some species extending into higher latitudes and flowering during the warmer parts of the growing season. The Chloridoideae subfamily contains approximately 1,300 species and is characterized by unique leaf anatomy. Many of these species exhibit a high tolerance for drought and soils with elevated salinity.12

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Distribution and abundance
…members of the two subfamilies Chloridoideae and Panicoideae tolerate relatively warm and dry habitats through special adaptations for photosynthesis. Both subfamilies are concentrated in the tropics, and those that do extend into higher latitudes flower and grow mostly during the warmest part of the growing season. The 1,300 species of…
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…members of the two subfamilies Chloridoideae and Panicoideae tolerate relatively warm and dry habitats through special adaptations for photosynthesis. Both subfamilies are concentrated in the tropics, and those that do extend into higher latitudes flower and grow mostly during the warmest part of the growing season. The 1,300 species of…
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