Agavoideae is a subfamily of monocot flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, order Asparagales. It has previously been treated as a separate family, Agavaceae. The group includes many well-known desert and dry-zone types, such as the agaves and yuccas (including the Joshua tree). About 640 species are placed in around 23 genera; they are widespread in the tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions of the world.
Agavoideae is a subfamily of monocot flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae order Asparagales It has previously been treated as a separate family Agavaceae The group includes many well-known desert and dry-zone types such as the agaves and yuccas (including the Joshua tree) About 640 species are placed in around 23 genera; they are widespread in the tropical subtropical and warm temperate regions of the world