poppy family
Definition
Noun: 1. A family of flowering plants: The poppy family is a taxonomic family of plants, scientifically known as Papaveraceae. Its members are primarily herbs or shrubs characterized by having milky or colored sap (latex) and fruits that are capsules.
Usage Notes
- The term "poppy family" is used in botanical and scientific contexts to classify a specific group of plants. It is a common name for the family .
- It functions as a singular noun when referring to the family as a single taxonomic unit.
Examples
- The poppy family includes well-known plants like the opium poppy and the California poppy.
- Botanists study the poppy family to understand the evolution of flowering plants.
- One characteristic of the poppy family is the presence of alkaloids in many species.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in more detailed botanical descriptions, often followed by the scientific name in italics: , the poppy family, is widespread in the Northern Hemisphere.
Variants and Related Words
- Papaveraceae (n.): The scientific, Latin name for the poppy family.
- Poppy (n.): A common name for many plants within this family, especially those of the genus .
Synonyms
- Papaveraceae (This is the direct scientific synonym).
Different Meanings / Contexts
This term has a single, specific meaning in botany. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses outside of its scientific classification.
Noun
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herbs or shrubs having milky and often colored juices and capsular fruits
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