family onagraceae
Definition
Proper noun * A taxonomic family of flowering plants: Family Onagraceae is a large and widely distributed family of dicotyledonous plants within the order Myrtales. It is commonly known as the evening primrose family.
Usage
- Family Onagraceae is characterized by flowers with parts usually in fours (four sepals and four petals).
- Botanists study the evolutionary relationships within Family Onagraceae.
- Many species in Family Onagraceae, like fuchsias and evening primroses, are popular ornamental plants.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, Onagraceae is often used without "family" as it is understood to be a family name.
- The genus Oenothera belongs to Onagraceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Onagraceae (noun): The standard taxonomic name for the family, often used interchangeably with "family Onagraceae."
- evening primrose family (noun): The common name for this plant family.
Synonyms
- evening primrose family (noun): The common name synonym.
Noun
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a large and widely distributed family of plants of the order Myrtales
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