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Primulaceae

Primulaceae

9.9
A family of flowering plants with usually five-part flowers like primroses
  • noun
  • /ˌprɪm.jʊˈleɪ.si.i/
  • Specialized
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  • Gardening enthusiasts often appreciate the Primulaceae for their vibrant blooms and ability to thrive in various climates.

Examples

  • In Hottonia inflata (Primulaceae), the flower stalk itself (peduncle) is inflated (Sculthorpe 1967).

    Academic text (1996)

  • The Primulaceae family includes many colorful flowers, such as primroses and cyclamens, that bloom in the spring.

  • In many gardens, plants from the Primulaceae family are favored for their hardiness and beautiful flower arrangements.

Synonyms

primrose family
vsPrimulaceae
  • Specialized
6.0

A group of flowering plants like primroses and cyclamens

is the scientific Latin family name used in formal contexts

Surface Forms

Primulaceae singular
Primulaceas plural

Morphology

Primulaceae = Primula (opaque) = primul + aceae

Formed from the genus name stem (primul-) plus the specialised botanical family suffix '-aceae', which is technical and unlikely to be understood by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Primulaceae comes from the plant name Primula, which comes from Latin primus meaning 'first' because these small flowers often appear early in spring. The ending -aceae means 'family' in plant names, so Primulaceae is the 'primrose family' of early-flowering plants.