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Rutaceae

Rutaceae

9.9
A family of strong-smelling flowering plants that includes orange and lemon trees
  • noun
  • /ruˈteɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rutáceas
  • Plants in the Rutaceae family include oranges, lemons, and grapefruits.

Examples

  • Plants in the Rutaceae family, such as oranges and lemons, are known for their distinctive scents.

  • The Rutaceae family includes many popular fruits.

  • Many members of the Rutaceae are cultivated for their aromatic fruits and flowers.

  • The strong scent typical of the Rutaceae is often used to identify members of this plant family.

  • Many Rutaceae species are used in traditional medicine.

  • Many members of the Rutaceae family are cultivated for their aromatic fruits and beautiful flowers.

  • The Rutaceae family includes several aromatic plants that are essential for making perfumes.

Synonyms

rue family
vsRutaceae
8.6

A group of flowering plants like oranges and lemons with strongly scented leaves

is the scientific family name rather than the common phrasing

Surface Forms

Rutaceae singular
Rutaceas plural

Morphology

Rutaceae = Ruta (opaque) = Ruta + aceae

Built from the Latin genus name 'Ruta' plus the specialized botanical suffix '-aceae'; this naming convention is technical and not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Rutaceae comes from the old plant name ruta meaning 'rue' and the family ending -aceae used for plant groups. So Rutaceae is the 'rue family', a group of scented flowering plants that includes oranges and lemons.