salicaceae

Thân thiện

A willow tree, a member of the Salicaceae family, grows near a riverbank.

Definition

Noun 1. A family of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs: Salicaceae is the botanical name for a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the willow family. It is characterized by plants that are typically deciduous, have simple leaves, and produce flowers in the form of hairy catkins. The family primarily includes the genera Salix (willows) and Populus (poplars, cottonwoods, aspens).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The riverside is dominated by species belonging to the Salicaceae.
  • Botanists study the Salicaceae for their rapid growth and ecological importance in riparian zones.
  • Willows and poplars are both members of the Salicaceae family.

Advanced Usage

• In Botanical Taxonomy: The term is used in the scientific classification of plants. It follows the standard format for plant family names, ending in "-aceae".
  • The order Malpighiales contains the family Salicaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Salicales (n): An obsolete order name that once included the willow family.
• Salix (n): The genus comprising willows.
• Populus (n): The genus comprising poplars and aspens.

Synonyms

• Willow family: The common English name for Salicaceae.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, precise meaning in botanical science. It does not have idioms, phrasal verbs, or significant variations in everyday language, as it is a specialized taxonomic term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. two genera of trees or shrubs having hairy catkins: Salix; Populus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Salicaceae
• family Salicaceae
• willow family