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[ fˈamɪli fˈa͡ʊkwi͡əɹˌɪe͡ɪsˌiː], [ fˈamɪli fˈa‍ʊkwi‍əɹˌɪe‍ɪsˌiː], [ f_ˈa_m_ɪ_l_i f_ˈaʊ_k_w_iə_ɹ_ˌɪ__eɪ_s_ˌiː]

Family Fouquieriaceae is a taxonomic classification for a group of flowering plant species that belong to the order of Ericales. This family is also known by other synonyms in the botanical nomenclature such as Fouquieriaceae, Ocotillo family, and candlewood family. The common feature of these plants is the presence of fleshy stems and spines that help them adapt to the arid and semi-arid habitats where they thrive. Some of the well-known genera in this family include Fouquieria, Idria, and Euphorbia. Family Fouquieriaceae has significant ecological and cultural importance in the southwestern United States and Mexico, where the plants provide food and shelter for wildlife and are used in traditional medicine and crafts.

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The Family Fouquieriaceae is a small family of flowering plants that are found in the Americas and Africa. They are a diverse group of plants that are characterized by their ability to parasitize other plants. Some species in the family are parasites that take up residence in the roots of their host plant. The family is named after the French botanist Pierre Fouquier (1770-1838).

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