family Hydrophyllaceae
Definition
Proper noun: * Hydrophyllaceae: A family of flowering plants, primarily consisting of perennial woodland herbs. This is a taxonomic classification in botany, now often treated as a subfamily within the Boraginaceae family.
Usage
- The word "Hydrophyllaceae" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the plant family as a collective group.
- It is a scientific term used in botanical contexts, such as taxonomy, ecology, and horticulture.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Several species formerly classified in the Hydrophyllaceae are now included in the Boraginaceae.
- The botanist specialized in the study of the Hydrophyllaceae family.
- This wildflower is a classic member of the Hydrophyllaceae.*
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: In modern phylogenetic systems, the group is often referred to as the subfamily Hydrophylloideae within the family Boraginaceae. However, the traditional name "family Hydrophyllaceae" remains in use in many texts and contexts.
- The traditional family Hydrophyllaceae is now considered a subfamily of the borage family.
Variants and Related Words
- Hydrophylloideae (n): The subfamily name within Boraginaceae that corresponds to the former family Hydrophyllaceae.
- Hydrophyllum (n): The type genus of this family, commonly known as waterleaf.
- waterleaf family (n): A common name for the Hydrophyllaceae.
Synonyms
- waterleaf family: The common English name for this plant family.
Noun
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perennial woodland herbs
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