Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic family of flowering plants: The Loasaceae, commonly called the loasa family, is a family of dicotyledonous plants. Its members are often characterized by having bristly or stinging hairs on their stems and leaves. They are primarily found in the Americas, with some species in Africa and southern Arabia.

Usage Notes

• The term "loasa family" is a common name used to refer to the botanical family Loasaceae. It is used in both general and scientific contexts.
• It is typically treated as a singular collective noun when referring to the family as a taxonomic group.
• The defining feature often mentioned is the presence of irritating hairs.

Examples

• Botanists classify the blazingstar () within the loasa family.
• The loasa family includes both herbaceous plants and a few climbing vines.
• One must handle some species from the loasa family with care due to their stinging hairs.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy, the family name is formally written as Loasaceae. The common name "loasa family" is derived from the genus .
• The family is noted for its unique floral morphology and specialized pollination systems, often involving specific insects.

Variants and Related Words

• Loasaceae (n): The formal, scientific Latin name for the loasa family.
• Loasa (n): The type genus from which the family name is derived.
• Blazingstar (n): A common name for plants in the genus , which belongs to the loasa family.

Synonyms

• Family Loasaceae: The direct scientific synonym.
• The Loasaceae family: A slightly more formal way of stating the common name.

Related Phrases / Terms

• Bristly hairs: A descriptive phrase frequently associated with plants in the loasa family.
• Stinging plant: A general term that may apply to some members of this family.

Noun

1. family of bristly hairy sometimes climbing plants; America and Africa and southern Arabia