Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic family of heathlike shrubs: "Family Empetraceae" refers to a specific botanical family of small, evergreen shrubs that are similar in appearance to plants in the heath family (Ericaceae). These plants are typically found in cold or temperate regions, often in acidic or boggy soils.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The botanist classified the hardy, low-growing shrub within the family Empetraceae.
  • Plants in the family Empetraceae, like crowberry, are well-adapted to arctic and alpine environments.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy: The term is used in scientific classification to group related genera, such as (crowberries) and .
  • The study focused on the evolutionary history of the family Empetraceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Empetraceae: The standard form of the taxonomic family name.
• Crowberry family: A common name for this family, derived from its most well-known genus.
• Empetrum (n): The principal genus within the family Empetraceae, comprising the crowberry species.

Synonyms

• Crowberry family: A synonymous common name for the family Empetraceae.

Notes on Meaning

• This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in scientific, botanical, or horticultural contexts. It does not have everyday, idiomatic, or phrasal verb uses.

Noun

1. heathlike shrubs