1. One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted, comprising three subfamilies: Asphodeloideae, Hemerocallidoideae and Xanthorrhoeoideae (Xanthorrhoeaceae)
   "The family Xanthorrhoeaceae classification remains debated among botanists";
   - Xanthorrhoeaceae, grass tree family

Type of: liliid monocot family

Part of: family Liliaceae, Liliaceae, lily family