Zingiberaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of tropical monocotyledonous plants of order Musales: Zingiberaceae is the scientific name for a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the ginger family. This family consists of aromatic, perennial herbs with rhizomes (underground stems). Many species are known for their culinary, medicinal, or ornamental value.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Turmeric, cardamom, and galangal all belong to the Zingiberaceae.
- The botanist specialized in studying the diverse species within Zingiberaceae.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term is used in formal scientific classification.
- The genus Zingiber (true ginger) is a prominent member of the Zingiberaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Zingiberaceous (adj): Of or relating to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
- The zingiberaceous plants in the greenhouse are thriving.
Synonyms
- Ginger family: The common name for Zingiberaceae.
Noun
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a family of tropical monocotyledonous plants of order Musales
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