family cephalotaceae
Definition
Noun: A family of dicotyledonous plants belonging to the order Rosales. This family is coextensive with the genus Cephalotus, meaning it contains only that single genus.
Usage
The term "family Cephalotaceae" is used in scientific, botanical, and taxonomic contexts to classify a specific group of flowering plants. It is a formal taxonomic name.
Examples
- In botanical classification, the family Cephalotaceae is known for containing only one genus.
- The Albany pitcher plant is the sole species within the family Cephalotaceae.
- A key characteristic of the family Cephalotaceae is its unique insect-trapping pitcher leaves.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: The name is always capitalized ("Cephalotaceae") when referring to the family in formal botanical writing, following the convention for plant family names.
- Coextensive with a Genus: This is a notable feature, indicating that the family and the genus have exactly the same circumscription.
Variants and Related Words
- Cephalotaceae: The standardized, one-word form of the family name, used interchangeably with "family Cephalotaceae."
- Cephalotus: The sole genus within this family.
- Cephalotus follicularis: The single species within the genus , commonly known as the Albany pitcher plant.
Synonyms
- Cephalotaceae (the direct synonym, without the word "family").
- The pitcher plant family (a common descriptive name, though this can sometimes refer to other carnivorous plant families like Sarraceniaceae or Nepenthaceae).
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, specific botanical meaning. It does not have idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a highly specialized scientific term.
Noun
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a family of plants of order Rosales; coextensive with the genus Cephalotus
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