Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic subfamily of aquatic plants: In some botanical classification systems, 'subfamily Cabombaceae' is considered a distinct subfamily within the water lily order (Nymphaeales). It comprises the genera Cabomba (fanworts) and Brasenia (watershield).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The aquatic flora study included members of the subfamily Cabombaceae.
  • Some botanists classify Cabomba and Brasenia under the subfamily Cabombaceae.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic context: The term is used primarily in scientific literature discussing plant taxonomy, systematics, and aquatic botany. Its usage indicates a specific level of classification (subfamily) for these two genera.
  • The phylogenetic analysis supported the recognition of subfamily Cabombaceae as a monophyletic group.

Variants and Related Words

• Cabombaceae: When elevated to family rank in some classifications, this term refers to the family containing the same genera.
  • The family Cabombaceae is sometimes merged with the family Nymphaeaceae.

Synonyms

• Water-shield family (when referring to the family rank Cabombaceae).

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning in botanical taxonomy. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses.

Noun

1. in some classifications considered an independent family of water lilies; comprises the genera Cabomba and Brasenia