Definition

Noun 1. A family of flowering plants: Family Anacardiaceae is a botanical family of trees, shrubs, and vines, many of which produce a resinous, sometimes poisonous, sap or juice. This family is commonly known as the cashew family or sumac family.

Usage

• The term "Family Anacardiaceae" is used in scientific, botanical, and horticultural contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of related plants.
• It is a formal taxonomic name.

Examples

• Scientific Classification: "The mango tree belongs to Family Anacardiaceae."
• Botanical Description: "Many plants in Family Anacardiaceae produce urushiol, an oil that can cause skin irritation."
• Comparative Botany: "Family Anacardiaceae is distinguished by its resinous canals and often drupaceous fruit."

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The name is used to indicate a rank (family) within the order Sapindales.
  • Example: "The genus Rhus (sumacs) is placed within Family Anacardiaceae."

Variants and Related Words

• Anacardiaceae: The standard form of the family name, often used interchangeably with "Family Anacardiaceae."
• Cashew family: The common English name for Anacardiaceae.
• Sumac family: An alternative common name.
• Anacardiaceous (adj.): Describing a plant belonging to this family.
  • Example: "The anacardiaceous shrub was identified by its resinous bark."

Synonyms

• Cashew family
• Sumac family

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning in botanical taxonomy. It does not have general English meanings outside of this scientific context.

Related Idioms/Phrases

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.

Noun

1. the cashew family; trees and shrubs and vines having resinous (sometimes poisonous) juice; includes cashew and mango and pistachio and poison ivy and sumac