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Phytolaccaceae

Phytolaccaceae

9.9
A family of mainly tropical plants like herbs, shrubs or trees that have flowers in long clusters
  • noun
  • /ˌfaɪtəˈlækəˌsiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fitolacáceas
  • Research into the Phytolaccaceae has uncovered new information about tropical plant evolution.

Examples

  • The Phytolaccaceae family includes several medicinal plants.

  • Some traditional medicines utilize extracts from plants in the Phytolaccaceae family.

  • The Phytolaccaceae family includes several species known for their racemose flower arrangements.

  • Many species in the Phytolaccaceae family are native to tropical regions.

  • The common pokeweed, belonging to the Phytolaccaceae family, is often found in gardens across North America.

  • Many species within the Phytolaccaceae family are known for their striking flowers and growth in tropical regions.

  • Botanists classify plants in the Phytolaccaceae family as either herbs or shrubs, depending on their characteristics.

Synonyms

pokeweed family
vsPhytolaccaceae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of mainly tropical plants like small shrubs and herbs with flowers on long stems

uses the formal scientific family name in taxonomic contexts

Surface Forms

Phytolaccaceae singular
Phytolaccaceas plural

Morphology

Phytolaccaceae = Phytolacca (opaque) = Phytolacca + aceae

The form is built from a genus name plus the technical botanical family suffix '-aceae', which is specialized and not typically known by average learners.

Etymology

The word Phytolaccaceae comes from the plant name Phytolacca plus the botanical ending -aceae, which means 'family' in plant names. The name Phytolacca starts with phyto-, a common part that means 'plant', so you can think of Phytolaccaceae as the 'family of plants' that contains Phytolacca.