A large family of flowering plants (order Alismatales). Members of Araceae occur worldwide but are most common in the tropics. The family includes many climbers and herbaceous plants as well as rooted or free-floating aquatics. Colloquially known as aroids, members of the family include a number of common houseplants and cut flowers used in the floral industry. See also list of plants in the family Araceae.

Petruzzello, Melissa. "Araceae". Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Nov. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Araceae. Accessed 18 October 2026.