Polemoniaceae
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic family of flowering plants: Polemoniaceae is the scientific name for a family of plants, commonly known as the phlox family. This family is characterized primarily by herbaceous plants (non-woody), though it includes some shrubs and vines. They are known for their often showy, colorful flowers. This family belongs to the order Ericales in modern classifications (historically placed in Polemoniales).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Botanists study the evolutionary relationships within Polemoniaceae.
- The garden featured several beautiful members of the Polemoniaceae, including phlox and Jacob's ladder.
- Polemoniaceae is a family with a distribution primarily in the Americas.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The name is always capitalized and italicized when referring to the formal taxonomic rank: . In common text, it is often not italicized.
- The genus Polemonium is part of Polemoniaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Polemoniaceous (adj): Of or relating to the Polemoniaceae family.
- The plant exhibited typical polemoniaceous floral characteristics.
Synonyms
- Phlox family: The common name for Polemoniaceae.
Notes on Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning in the context of scientific botany. It does not have general or idiomatic meanings outside this technical field.
Noun
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a widely distributed family of chiefly herbaceous plants of the order Polemoniales; often have showy flowers
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