family Chenopodiaceae
Definition
Proper noun * Chenopodiaceae: A family of flowering plants, now more commonly classified within the Amaranthaceae family. It traditionally included many species adapted to salty or arid environments, such as spinach, beets, chard, and quinoa. These plants are often characterized by fleshy leaves and stems.
Usage
- The word "Chenopodiaceae" is used as a taxonomic family name in botany. It is typically used in scientific, academic, or gardening contexts.
- It functions as a singular proper noun (e.g., ).
Examples
- Botanists have reclassified many members of the Chenopodiaceae into the Amaranthaceae family.
- Common vegetables like spinach and beets belong to the Chenopodiaceae.
- The Chenopodiaceae family contains many halophytes, plants that thrive in saline soil.
Advanced Usage
- In modern phylogenetic taxonomy, the group is often referred to as the subfamily Chenopodioideae within the family Amaranthaceae. Therefore, you may encounter the phrase "Chenopodiaceae " (in the broad sense) in older or traditional texts.
Variants and Related Words
- Chenopod (noun): A common name for any plant belonging to the Chenopodiaceae family (e.g., lamb's quarters is a common chenopod).
- Chenopodiaceous (adjective): Of or relating to the Chenopodiaceae family (e.g., chenopodiaceous characteristics).
Synonyms
- Goosefoot family: A common English name for this plant family, derived from the shape of the leaves of some species.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is a botanical family containing specific edible and non-edible plants. Its status has changed from a distinct family to a subfamily within a larger grouping in modern classification systems.
Noun
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includes spinach and beets
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