nymphaeaceae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of dicotyledonous aquatic plants: "Nymphaeaceae" is the scientific name for a botanical family commonly known as the water lily family. It comprises flowering plants that are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on or rising above the surface.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The pond was beautifully adorned with various species from the family Nymphaeaceae.
- Botanists study Nymphaeaceae for their unique adaptations to aquatic environments.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term "Nymphaeaceae" is used in formal scientific classification to group related genera of water lilies.
- The genus Nymphaea is classified within the family Nymphaeaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Nymphaeaceous (adj): Of or relating to the water lily family (Nymphaeaceae).
- The nymphaeaceous plants exhibited vibrant blooms.
Synonyms
- Water lily family: The common name for the family Nymphaeaceae.
Noun
- dicot aquatic plants