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Asparagaceae

Asparagaceae

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A group of flowering plants that includes asparagus and similar plants
  • noun
  • /ˌæspəˈreɪdʒiˌsi/
  • Specialized
: Asparagaceae
  • The Asparagaceae family includes many ornamental plants as well as the edible asparagus.

Examples

  • Some taxonomists have reclassified several species into the Asparagaceae from the Liliaceae family.

  • Recent studies suggest broadening the Asparagaceae to include additional subfamilies formerly recognized as separate.

  • The Asparagaceae family includes many interesting species.

  • Did you know that Asparagaceae is known for its edible plants?

  • The Asparagaceae family includes many ornamental plants as well as the edible asparagus.

  • Some taxonomists have reclassified several species into the Asparagaceae from the Liliaceae family.

  • Recent studies suggest broadening the Asparagaceae to include additional subfamilies formerly recognized as separate.

Surface Forms

Asparagaceae singular
Asparagaceae plural

Etymology

The word Asparagaceae comes from the plant name Asparagus and the ending -aceae, used for plant 'families'. So, Asparagaceae simply means the 'asparagus family', the group of flowering plants that includes asparagus and its close relatives.