Ericaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of flowering plants: Ericaceae is the scientific name for a large family of dicotyledonous plants, commonly known as the heath or heather family.
- Botanical classification: It is a taxonomic family within the order Ericales, characterized by often being evergreen shrubs with small, needle-like leaves and bell-shaped or urn-shaped flowers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The acidic soil of the moorland is dominated by plants from the Ericaceae family.
- Botanists study the evolution of the Ericaceae to understand plant adaptation.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical nomenclature: The name "Ericaceae" is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing to denote its status as a family name.
- The genus Rhododendron belongs to the family Ericaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Ericaceous (adj): Of or relating to the heath family (Ericaceae); often used to describe plants that thrive in acidic soils, typical of this family.
- Azaleas are popular ericaceous shrubs for gardens.
Synonyms
- Heath family: The common name for Ericaceae.
- Heather family: Another common name, specifically referencing common genera like (heather).
Noun
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heathers
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