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Hydrophyllaceae

Hydrophyllaceae

9.9
A group of plants that grow in woods with divided leaves and tube-shaped flowers in moist places in North America
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪleɪʃiː/
  • Specialized
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  • The Hydrophyllaceae family is known for its lobed leaves and funnel-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • Plants in the Hydrophyllaceae family thrive in moist, shady areas across North America.

  • Plants in the Hydrophyllaceae are common in moist habitats throughout North America.

  • Many woodland species belong to the Hydrophyllaceae family and are valued for their attractive foliage.

  • The classification of Hydrophyllaceae has changed with advances in botanical research.

  • The Hydrophyllaceae family includes many unique species.

  • Have you ever seen a Hydrophyllaceae plant in the wild?

  • Many woodland species belong to the Hydrophyllaceae family and are valued for their attractive foliage.

Synonyms

waterleaf family
vsHydrophyllaceae
  • Specialized
7.4

A group of wildflower plants that grow mainly in woodlands

is the formal scientific label used in naming
family Hydrophyllaceae
vsHydrophyllaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small plants that live many years and grow in woods in North and South America called waterleafs

emphasizes native range mainly in North America rather than including South America

Compounds

family Hydrophyllaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small plants that live many years and grow in woods in North and South America called waterleafs

Surface Forms

Hydrophyllaceae singular
Hydrophyllaceae plural

Morphology

Hydrophyllaceae = Hydrophyllum (opaque) = hydrophyll + aceae

This is a botanical family name built from a genus stem plus the taxonomic suffix -aceae, so its meaning is specialized and not readily inferable for an average learner.

Etymology

Hydrophyllaceae breaks into hydro- 'water' and -phyll 'leaf', with -aceae showing it is a plant family. So the name literally means the 'water-leaf' family, a handy image for woodland herbs that like moist places and have noticeable leaves.