Caryophyllaceae
- noun
- /ˌkɛr.i.oʊˈfɪl.i.eɪ.si/
- Specialized
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Caryophyllaceae
- The Caryophyllaceae family includes popular garden plants such as carnations and pinks.
Examples
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Many members of the Caryophyllaceae have swollen nodes on their stems.
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Botanists often study the Caryophyllaceae for their diverse floral structures.
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The Caryophyllaceae family includes many popular garden flowers.
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Many species in the Caryophyllaceae family are known for their vibrant colors.
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The Caryophyllaceae family includes popular garden plants such as carnations and pinks.
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Many members of the Caryophyllaceae have swollen nodes on their stems.
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Botanists often study the Caryophyllaceae for their diverse floral structures.
Synonyms
A group of flowering plants that includes carnations and pinks
A group of flowering plants like carnations with thick stem joints
A group of flowering plants like carnations and pinks
Compounds
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Etymology
The word Caryophyllaceae comes from an old Greek plant name karyophyllon, built from karyo- meaning 'nut' and -phyllon meaning 'leaf'. The ending -aceae shows it is a 'plant family', which is why the name refers to the family that includes carnations and pinks.
