Papaveraceae
Definition
Noun (Proper noun, capitalized in biological taxonomy): A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the poppy family. This family is characterized by plants that typically produce a milky or colored sap (latex) and bear capsular fruits.
Usage Notes
- "Papaveraceae" is a scientific, taxonomic term used in botany and biology.
- It is always treated as a singular noun when referring to the family as a single taxonomic group (e.g., ).
- It is often used attributively to describe characteristics of the family (e.g., ).
Examples
- The opium poppy () is the most famous member of the Papaveraceae.
- Botanists study the alkaloids commonly found in Papaveraceae.
- This herb exhibits the milky sap characteristic of the Papaveraceae family.
Advanced Usage
- The family Papaveraceae is placed within the order Ranunculales.
- Some classifications include the subfamilies Papaveroideae and Fumarioideae within Papaveraceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Papaveraceous (adjective): Of or relating to the poppy family.
- The plant has papaveraceous features, including a capsule fruit.
- Poppy family: The common name for Papaveraceae.
Synonyms
- Poppy family (common name)
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Capsule: A type of dry fruit that splits open when ripe, typical of Papaveraceae.
- Latex: The milky sap produced by many plants in this family.
- Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring chemical compounds, many of which (like morphine and codeine) are found in Papaveraceae.
Noun
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herbs or shrubs having milky and often colored juices and capsular fruits
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