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Bromeliaceae

Bromeliaceae

9.9
A family of tropical American plants that includes pineapple and many plants grown for decoration
  • noun
  • /broʊˌmiːliˈeɪʃiˌiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Bromeliáceas
  • The pineapple, a well-known fruit, belongs to the Bromeliaceae family.

Examples

  • Many members of the Bromeliaceae family are popular houseplants due to their striking appearance.

  • Species in the Bromeliaceae family can often be found clinging to trees in tropical rainforests.

  • Researchers are studying the adaptation mechanisms of Bromeliaceae in different rainforest environments.

  • The Bromeliaceae family includes the pineapple.

  • Many Bromeliaceae species thrive in tropical climates.

  • The pineapple, a popular fruit, is part of the Bromeliaceae family, which also includes various ornamental plants.

  • Many members of the Bromeliaceae family are cultivated for their unique foliage and flowers in home gardens.

Synonyms

pineapple family
vsBromeliaceae
  • Specialized
5.3

A group of tropical plants that includes the pineapple and other similar plants

is the scientific family name used in botanical taxonomy rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Bromeliaceae singular
Bromeliaceas plural
Bromeliaceae plural

Morphology

Bromeliaceae = Bromelia (opaque) = bromeli + aceae

Formed from the genus name 'Bromelia' plus the specialized Latin botanical family suffix '-aceae', a technical formation not inferable by average learners.

Etymology

Bromeliaceae comes from the plant genus Bromelia, named for the Swedish plant scientist Bromelius, plus the ending -aceae which means 'family' in plant names. So Bromeliaceae literally means the 'Bromelius family' of plants, which helps explain why the word refers to a group of related tropical plants like the pineapple.