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Capparidaceae

Capparidaceae

9.9
A group of flowering plants including shrubs, small trees, and herbs in warm regions
  • noun
  • /ˌkæpəˈrɪdeɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : caparidáceas
  • Botanists once placed Cleome in the Capparidaceae, but recent studies have moved it to a different family.

Examples

  • The Capparidaceae family comprises a variety of shrubs and small trees found in tropical regions.

  • Many species in Capparidaceae are known for their medicinal and culinary uses.

  • The Capparidaceae family includes various flowering plants.

  • Many species in the Capparidaceae family are used in traditional medicine.

  • Many species in Capparidaceae are known for their medicinal and culinary uses.

  • The Capparidaceae family comprises a variety of shrubs and small trees found in tropical regions.

  • Many species in the Capparidaceae family are used in traditional medicine.

Synonyms

caper family
vsCapparidaceae
  • Specialized
9.2

A group of flowering plants that includes the caper bush

is the same family but named with an alternative scientific form

Surface Forms

Capparidaceae singular
Capparidaceae plural

Etymology

Capparidaceae comes from the caper plant name Capparis plus the scientific ending -aceae, which means 'family', and it is easy to remember if you think of the small pickled capers used in cooking. So Capparidaceae simply means the 'family of caper-like plants', which is why it names a group of related flowering plants.