family Caryophyllaceae

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Definition

Noun 1. A large family of flowering plants: Caryophyllaceae is the scientific name for a large and widespread family of herbaceous plants, commonly known as the pink or carnation family. Members of this family are typically herbs or subshrubs and are often characterized by stems that are swollen at the joints (nodes). The family includes many ornamental garden flowers as well as common weeds.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The family Caryophyllaceae includes popular flowers like carnations, baby's breath, and campions.
    • Many species in the family Caryophyllaceae are adapted to thrive in temperate climates.
    • Botanists study the evolutionary relationships within the family Caryophyllaceae .
Advanced Usage
  • Taxonomic Context: In scientific writing, "family Caryophyllaceae" is used as a formal taxonomic rank. It is often italicized in print, and the family name alone ("Caryophyllaceae") is frequently used as shorthand.
    • The genus Dianthus is placed within Caryophyllaceae .
Variants and Related Words
  • Caryophyllaceae (n): The standard abbreviated form of the full family name.
    • Plants belonging to Caryophyllaceae often have opposite leaves.
  • Caryophyllaceous (adj): Describing something of or relating to the Caryophyllaceae family.
    • The flower exhibited a caryophyllaceous structure.
  • Pink family (n): The common English name for this plant family.
    • The pink family is known for its often showy, five-petaled flowers.
Synonyms
  • Pink family: The common name synonym.
  • Carnation family: Another common name based on one of its most famous members.
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
  • Order Caryophyllales: The larger taxonomic order to which the family Caryophyllaceae belongs.
  • Genus Dianthus / Silene / Stellaria: Examples of genera within the family, containing species like carnations, campions, and chickweed.
Noun
  1. large family of herbs or subshrubs (usually with stems swollen at the nodes)

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