The Eriocaulaceae are a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the order Poales, commonly known as the pipewort family. The family is large, with about 1,150-1,200 species described in 10 genera. They are widely distributed, with the centers of diversity for the group occurring in tropical regions, particularly the Americas. Very few speci... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eriocaulaceae