Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of aquatic or bog plants: Pontederiaceae is the scientific name for a family of flowering plants that are primarily aquatic or found in boggy, wetland habitats. These plants are monocots.

Usage

• The word "Pontederiaceae" is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific taxonomic family in botany. It is typically used in scientific, academic, or horticultural contexts.
• Example: "The family includes well-known genera like (pickerelweed) and (water hyacinth)."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification, the family name is often used in its Latin form and is italicized in writing.
• Example: "The invasive species belongs to the family ."

Variants and Related Words

• Pontederiaceous (adj): Of or relating to the family Pontederiaceae.
  • Example: "The pontederiaceous plants displayed characteristic floral structures."

Synonyms

• Pickerelweed family: A common name for the Pontederiaceae family.
• Water-hyacinth family: Another common name, referencing one of its most recognizable members.

Different Meanings

• As a scientific taxonomic name, "Pontederiaceae" has only one specific meaning referring to this plant family. It does not have general English meanings outside of botany.

Notes

• This is a specialized scientific term. There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it in everyday English.

Noun

1. aquatic or bog plants