Definition

Noun: - Family Araceae: A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the arum family or aroids. This family is characterized by a unique flower structure called a spadix (a fleshy spike of tiny flowers) typically surrounded by a leaf-like bract called a spathe. Many members are popular as ornamental houseplants, while others are important food crops or grow in the wild.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Family Araceae includes well-known plants like the peace lily and the Swiss cheese plant.
  • Botanists study the diverse species within the Family Araceae.
  • This genus is classified under the Family Araceae.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy: The term is used in the formal, scientific classification of plants.
  • The species was reclassified and placed in the Family Araceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Araceae (n): The standard scientific name for the family; "Family Araceae" and "Araceae" are used interchangeably in botanical contexts.
• Arum family (n): A common name for Araceae.
• Aroid (n/adj): A member of the Araceae family; relating to this family.
  • Monstera deliciosa is a popular aroid houseplant.

Synonyms

• Arum family: The common name synonym.
• Aroids: A collective term for plants belonging to this family.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Spadix (n): The characteristic flower spike of plants in the Araceae.
• Spathe (n): The often colorful bract surrounding the spadix in many Araceae species.

Noun

1. anthurium; calla lily; jack-in-the-pulpit; philodendron