family Sarraceniaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- Family Sarraceniaceae: A family of insectivorous plants, commonly known as the pitcher plant family. This family is characterized by plants that have modified leaves forming pitfall traps (pitchers) to capture and digest insects and other small animals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Sarraceniaceae includes several genera, such as Sarracenia and Darlingtonia.
- Botanists study the unique trapping mechanisms found in the family Sarraceniaceae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used to refer to this specific plant family within the order Ericales.
- The phylogenetic placement of the family Sarraceniaceae has been clarified through genetic studies.
Variants and Related Words
- Sarraceniaceae: The standard form, identical to "family Sarraceniaceae."
- Pitcher plant family: A common name for this family.
- Sarracenia: A genus within this family, often called North American pitcher plants.
- Darlingtonia: A genus within this family, the cobra lily.
- Heliamphora: A genus within this family, the sun pitchers.
Synonyms
- Pitcher plant family: The common descriptive synonym.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Insectivorous plants: The broader category to which this family belongs.
- Carnivorous plants: A slightly broader term often used interchangeably with "insectivorous plants."
Noun
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insectivorous plants
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