Caryophyllaceae
Definition
Noun 1. A large family of dicotyledonous herbs or subshrubs: Caryophyllaceae is the scientific name for a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the pink or carnation family. Members of this family are typically characterized by swollen stem nodes, opposite leaves, and flowers with five petals that are often notched or deeply divided.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Caryophyllaceae family includes many well-known garden flowers like carnations and baby's breath.
- Botanists study the unique characteristics of Caryophyllaceae to understand plant evolution.
- Several species within the Caryophyllaceae are common weeds in temperate regions.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term is used formally in scientific classification to group related genera (e.g., , , ).
- The genus Dianthus (carnations) belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Caryophyllaceous (adjective): Of or relating to the Caryophyllaceae family.
- The plant exhibited caryophyllaceous features, such as opposite leaves and a five-petaled flower.
Synonyms
- Pink family: The common name for Caryophyllaceae.
- Carnation family: Another common name for this plant family.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Dicotyledon: A major group of flowering plants to which this family belongs.
- Herbaceous: A description of the non-woody plant form typical of many species in this family.
- Genus Dianthus / Genus Silene: Examples of genera within the Caryophyllaceae family.
Noun
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large family of herbs or subshrubs (usually with stems swollen at the nodes)
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