Commelinaceae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large, widely distributed family of chiefly perennial herbs or climbers: Commelinaceae is the botanical name for a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the spiderwort or dayflower family. These plants are typically herbaceous (non-woody) and often have jointed stems and three-petaled flowers.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The garden featured several species from the Commelinaceae family, known for their vibrant blue flowers.
- Botanists study the Commelinaceae to understand the evolution of monocot plants.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The name "Commelinaceae" is used in formal scientific classification to group related genera like (spiderwort) and (dayflower).
- The genus Tradescantia belongs to the family Commelinaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Commelinid: (adj) Referring to a clade of monocotyledonous plants that includes the family Commelinaceae.
- Spiderwort family: A common name for the Commelinaceae family.
Synonyms
- Spiderwort family: The common English name for Commelinaceae.
- Dayflower family: Another common name referencing a prominent genus () within the family.
Related Phrases
- Member of the Commelinaceae: A phrase used to describe a plant belonging to this botanical family.
- This herb is a member of the Commelinaceae.
Related Idioms
(Not commonly applicable for specific scientific family names like Commelinaceae.)
Noun
- large widely distributed family of chiefly perennial herbs or climbers: spiderworts