Datiscaceae

Datiscaceae is a family of flowering plants in the order Alismatales, which is characterized by having parallel-veined leaves and flowers with three sepals. The family is monotypic, containing only one genus, Datisca, which is native to South America. Datisca is a small genus with two known species, Datisca glomerata and Datisca glaucophylla. These plants are aquatic or semi-aquatic, with leaves that are typically submerged or floating, and flowers that are small and greenish-white, often with a yellow or orange tint. The flowers are typically produced in dense clusters, and the fruit is a small capsule that contains numerous seeds. Datiscaceae is of interest to botanists and horticulturists due to its unique characteristics and the challenges it presents in cultivation. The family is not well-studied, and there is still much to learn about its biology and ecology.