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Iridaceae

Iridaceae

9.9
A group of flowering plants like irises and crocuses that often grow from bulbs or thick underground stems
  • noun
  • /ˌɪrɪˈdeɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists study the Iridaceae for their unique underground storage organs and diverse flowers.

Examples

  • Members of the Iridaceae family include well-known garden irises and crocuses.

  • Many Iridaceae species thrive in temperate climates around the world.

  • The Iridaceae family includes many beautiful flowers.

  • I love the colors of Iridaceae plants in spring.

  • The vibrant colors of the blossoms in the family Iridaceae can brighten any garden.

  • Many species within the Iridaceae family, such as the blue flag iris, thrive in wetland areas.

  • Botanists study the Iridaceae family to understand the diversity of perennial flowering plants.

Synonyms

iris family
vsIridaceae
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6.0

A group of flowering plants like irises and crocuses that grow from bulbs or underground stems

is the scientific name used for the same plant family
family Iridaceae
vsIridaceae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of flowering plants like irises that grow from bulbs or roots

is the concise scientific name rather than a full phrase

Compounds

family Iridaceae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of flowering plants like irises that grow from bulbs or roots

Surface Forms

Iridaceae singular
Iridaceas plural
Iridaceae plural

Etymology

The word Iridaceae comes from the Greek iris, meaning 'rainbow', and is the same word as the familiar flower iris. The ending -aceae means 'plant family', so Iridaceae is the family of irises and their relatives.