Bromeliaceae

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Definition

Noun: - A family of monocotyledonous, mostly epiphytic, tropical American flowering plants within the order Poales. This family is characterized by stiff, often spiny-margined leaves arranged in rosettes, and includes many species of significant ornamental value and several of notable economic importance.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The Bromeliaceae family exhibits remarkable diversity in form and habitat.
    • Botanists study the unique water-absorbing scales on the leaves of many Bromeliaceae.
Advanced Usage
  • Taxonomic Context: In scientific literature, "Bromeliaceae" is used to discuss evolutionary relationships, ecological adaptations (like tank-forming species that collect water), or biogeography.
    • The adaptation to arid environments is a key research topic within Bromeliaceae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bromeliad (n): A common name for any plant belonging to the family Bromeliaceae.
    • The greenhouse has a dedicated section for bromeliads.
Synonyms
  • Pineapple family: An informal name referencing the most economically significant member of the family.
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The term "Bromeliaceae" has a single, specific meaning as a taxonomic family name in botany. It does not have general or idiomatic uses outside this scientific context.
Noun
  1. a family of tropical American plants of order Xyridales including several (as the pineapple) of economic importance

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