family ranunculaceae
Definition
Proper noun A taxonomic family of flowering plants within the order Ranunculales. It is commonly known as the buttercup family or crowfoot family. This family is characterized by herbaceous plants, often with showy flowers that typically have numerous stamens and several to many simple pistils. The flowers usually have distinct, separate petals. Many species contain compounds that can be toxic.
Usage
- The family Ranunculaceae includes many familiar garden flowers and wild plants.
- Botanists study the evolutionary relationships within the family Ranunculaceae.
- Plants in the family Ranunculaceae often have alkaloids that can be poisonous if ingested.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is used in a formal, scientific context to group related genera (e.g., , , , ).
- The genus Aconitum is placed in the family Ranunculaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Ranunculaceae: The standard, more concise form of the family name, used identically.
- Members of Ranunculaceae are found worldwide.
- buttercup family: The common name for this plant family.
- The buttercup family contains over 2,000 species.
Synonyms
- buttercup family (common name)
- crowfoot family (common name)
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Ranunculales: The botanical order to which this family belongs.
- Ranunculus: The type genus (the representative genus) for this family.
- Herbaceous: A key characteristic of most plants in this family.
- Pistil: A floral part often present in high numbers in flowers of this family.
Noun
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a family of Ranunculaceae
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