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Polemoniaceae

Polemoniaceae

9.9
A family of flowering plants like phlox with bright showy flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒlɪməˈniːeɪˌsiː/
  • Specialized
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  • Phlox, a well-known member of the Polemoniaceae, can be found in gardens worldwide.

Examples

  • Many species in the Polemoniaceae family are cultivated for their bright and attractive flowers.

  • Phlox, a well-known member of the Polemoniaceae family, displays beautiful blooms in various colors.

  • Researchers have discovered new species within the Polemoniaceae family in North America.

  • The Polemoniaceae family includes many beautiful flowering plants.

  • Did you know that Polemoniaceae are often used in gardens?

  • Many species in the Polemoniaceae family are cultivated for their bright and attractive flowers.

  • Researchers have identified new species within the Polemoniaceae family, expanding our knowledge of these plants.

Synonyms

phlox family
vsPolemoniaceae
8.7

A group of mostly non-woody plants with bright, showy flowers found in mild climates

is the formal scientific family name rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Polemoniaceae singular
Polemoniaceae plural

Morphology

Polemoniaceae = Polemonium (opaque) = Polemonium + aceae

Formed by adding the technical Latin taxonomic suffix '-aceae' to a genus name; this specialized formation is not transparent to general B1 learners.

Etymology

The word Polemoniaceae comes from the plant genus Polemonium plus the Latin ending -aceae meaning 'family'. So Polemoniaceae literally means the 'Polemonium family', which is why it names the plant family that includes phlox and other showy flowers.