Cannaceae
Definition
Noun 1. A family of tropical herbaceous plants: Cannaceae is the botanical name for a family of flowering plants. This family is characterized by large, often brightly colored flowers and broad, paddle-shaped leaves. The family is small, containing only a single genus, Canna.
Usage Notes
- "Cannaceae" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in botany, horticulture, and academic contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- It is always treated as a singular noun when referring to the family as a taxonomic group (e.g., "Cannaceae is a family...").
- It is typically written in italics in scientific literature, as is standard for plant family names.
Examples
- The garden's tropical section featured several members of the .
- is known for its showy, asymmetric flowers.
- Botanists study the evolution of the family.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: The term is used precisely to classify plants within the order Zingiberales, indicating a specific evolutionary relationship. For example: "The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of within the order Zingiberales."
Variants and Related Words
- Canna (n.): The sole genus within the family Cannaceae. This is the common name for the plants themselves (e.g., canna lily).
- Cannaceous (adj.): Relating to or characteristic of the Cannaceae family.
Synonyms
- Canna family: The common English name for Cannaceae.
- Arrowroot family: A less common historical name, as some species were a source of edible starch.
Different Meanings
This word has only one specific meaning as a botanical family name. It does not have idiomatic meanings or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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coextensive with the genus Canna
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