rutaceae

Thân thiện

A botanist examines a flowering Rutaceae specimen in a greenhouse.

Definition

Noun A family of dicotyledonous plants belonging to the order Geraniales. Members of this family typically have flowers divided into four or five parts and usually possess a strong scent.

Usage

The word "Rutaceae" is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific botanical family in scientific and academic contexts. It is always capitalized.

Examples

• The Rutaceae family includes economically important plants like citrus trees.
• Botanists study the evolution of floral structures within Rutaceae.
• Many species in Rutaceae are known for their aromatic leaves and fruits.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, Rutaceae is placed under the order Geraniales.
• The characteristic strong scent in many Rutaceae plants is due to the presence of volatile oils in specialized glands.

Variants and Related Words

• Rutaceous (adjective): Of or relating to the family Rutaceae.
  • The rutaceous plants in the garden were easily identified by their distinctive citrus scent.

Synonyms

• Rue family (common name)
• Citrus family (common name, though this refers to a prominent subgroup)

Different Meanings

As a proper noun in botanical taxonomy, "Rutaceae" has only this specific meaning referring to the plant family. It does not have other general meanings.

Related Phrases/Idioms

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with the proper noun "Rutaceae."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a family of dicotyledonous plants of order Geraniales; have flowers that are divide into four or five parts and usually have a strong scent

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Rutaceae
• family Rutaceae
• rue family