family cannabidaceae
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Definition
Noun: - A botanical family name, also known as the hemp family, comprising flowering plants. It traditionally includes two genera of wind-pollinated herbs: Cannabis (hemp, marijuana) and Humulus (hops). This classification is not universally accepted; some taxonomic systems place these genera in other families (Moraceae or Urticaceae).
Usage
- The term is used in botanical science and taxonomy to classify a specific group of plants.
- It is often encountered in academic, horticultural, or botanical contexts when discussing plant systematics.
Examples
- Noun:
- The plant was reclassified from the family Cannabidaceae to the family Moraceae in the new taxonomic study.
- Botanists debated whether the genus Humulus truly belonged within the family Cannabidaceae.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: The use of "family Cannabidaceae" highlights the historical and sometimes contested nature of plant classification. It serves as an example of how scientific groupings can change.
- The family Cannabidaceae is a classic case of taxonomic revision, as modern genetic evidence often leads to reclassification.
Variants and Related Words
- Cannabidaceous (adj): Pertaining to or belonging to the family Cannabidaceae.
- The researcher studied the cannabidaceous characteristics of the specimen.
Synonyms
- Hemp family: A common name for the Cannabidaceae family.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is strictly taxonomic. It does not refer to a social or domestic unit ("family"). Its usage is almost exclusively scientific.
- The definition is precise and narrow, referring to a specific, small group of plant genera within the order Rosales.
Noun
- two genera of erect or twining herbs that are pollinated by the wind, including the genera Cannabis and Humulus; term not used in all classifications; in some the genus Cannabis is placed in the family Moraceae and the genus Humulus in the family Urticaceae