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Goodeniaceae

Goodeniaceae

9.9
A group of flowering plants from Australia and nearby parts of Asia with fan-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • /ɡʊˈdiːniˌeɪsiː/
  • Specialized
: Goodeniaceae
  • Members of the Goodeniaceae family display a distinctive fan-shaped flower structure.

Examples

  • Many Goodeniaceae species are found in the arid regions of Australia.

  • The Goodeniaceae family includes plants that produce a sticky sap, which aids in their pollination process.

  • Botanists have classified over 400 species within Goodeniaceae.

  • Look at the Goodeniaceae!

  • The Goodeniaceae family includes many beautiful flowering plants.

  • Many Goodeniaceae species thrive in Australia's dry landscapes, showcasing their unique adaptations.

  • Botanists have identified numerous species belonging to the Goodeniaceae family, which are known for their vibrant blooms.

Synonyms

Goodenia family
vsGoodeniaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mostly soft-stemmed flowering plants from Australia and nearby Asia

is the scientific family name used in formal botanical contexts

Surface Forms

Goodeniaceae singular
Goodeniaceae plural

Morphology

Goodeniaceae = Goodenia (opaque) = Goodenia + aceae

Formed by attaching the specialized Latin taxonomic suffix '-aceae' to a genus name; this is a domain-specific convention not predictable by general English morphology for most learners.

Etymology

Goodeniaceae comes from the plant name Goodenia, named for the English botanist Goodenough, and the ending -aceae, which marks a 'family' of plants. So Goodeniaceae means the 'family of Goodenia' and refers to a group of related flowering plants.