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Allioniaceae

Allioniaceae

9.9
A group of flowering plants in the order Caryophyllales
  • noun
  • /ˌæl.i.oʊ.niˈeɪ.si.i/
  • Specialized
: Allioniaceae
  • Several rare species belong to the Allioniaceae, attracting interest from botanists worldwide.

Examples

  • Recent genetic studies have led to debates over the proper classification of Allioniaceae.

  • The Allioniaceae are distinguished by unique floral structures that botanists find fascinating.

  • The Allioniaceae are distinguished by certain unique floral structures among the Caryophyllales.

  • The Allioniaceae family includes several unique species.

  • Many botanists study the Allioniaceae family for its diversity.

  • Recent genetic studies have led to debates over the proper classification of Allioniaceae.

  • Several rare species belong to the Allioniaceae, attracting interest from botanists worldwide.

Surface Forms

Allioniaceae singular
Allioniaceas plural

Morphology

Allioniaceae = Allionia (opaque) = Allioni + aceae

This is a Latinized scientific family name formed from a genus name plus the technical suffix '-aceae', which is not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word Allioniaceae comes from the Italian plant scientist Allioni plus the standard ending -aceae, which means 'family' in plant names, so it means 'Allioni's family' of flowering plants.