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family Campanulaceae

family Campanulaceae

9.7
A family of flowering plants with bell-shaped flowers like bellflowers
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌkæmpəˈnjuːleɪsiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Campanulaceae
  • The family Campanulaceae includes many species known for their bell-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • Several ornamental plants belong to the family Campanulaceae, popular in gardens worldwide.

  • Many species in the family Campanulaceae are found in temperate regions.

  • Botanists often debate whether Lobelia should be part of the family Campanulaceae.

  • The family Campanulaceae includes many beautiful flowers.

  • Many species in the family Campanulaceae are known for their vibrant colors and unique shapes.

  • The family Campanulaceae features a variety of plants that thrive in both wild and cultivated settings.

  • Gardeners appreciate the family Campanulaceae for its diverse range of flowers, often used in landscaping.

Synonyms

Campanulaceae
vsfamily Campanulaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of flowering plants that includes bellflowers and sometimes lobelias

is the full phrase stating this taxonomic family rather than a bare name
bellflower family
vsfamily Campanulaceae
7.6

A family of flowering plants that includes bellflowers and lobelia

is the scientific-style label naming the family not the casual common name

Surface Forms

family Campanulaceae singular
families Campanulaceae plural

Morphology

family + Campanulaceae

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label: combining the noun 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the proper name 'Campanulaceae' yields ‘the family called Campanulaceae’. This compositional pattern (taxonomic rank + taxon name) is cross-linguistically common and therefore immediately understandable to a learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Family Campanulaceae comes from the Latin word 'campana' meaning 'bell' because many plants in this family have bell-shaped flowers. So Campanulaceae is the name for a group of plants known for their bell flowers.