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family Cannaceae

family Cannaceae

9.2
A group of flowering plants like Canna with large leaves and bright flowers grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli kəˈneɪsi/
  • Specialized
: familia Cannaceae
  • The family Cannaceae contains only a single genus, Canna, known for showy ornamental plants.

Examples

  • Several species in the family Cannaceae are cultivated in gardens worldwide.

  • Many gardeners love the family Cannaceae for their vibrant flowers.

  • Research on the family Cannaceae has focused on flower morphology and hybridization.

  • The family Cannaceae includes various species of tropical plants.

  • The family Cannaceae is well-known for its colorful and large flowering plants that enhance garden aesthetics.

  • Plants from the family Cannaceae typically thrive in warm climates and are prized for their unique foliage.

  • In botanical classifications, the family Cannaceae represents a single genus, Canna, popular among landscapers.

Synonyms

Cannaceae
vsfamily Cannaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical plants with large leaves and bright, colorful flowers

is the fuller phrase noting the family and its ornamental large showy flowers

Surface Forms

family Cannaceae singular
families Cannaceae plural

Morphology

family + Cannaceae

The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxonomic name 'Cannaceae', so its meaning — the plant family called Cannaceae — is directly derivable from the parts. Taxonomic noun phrases of this form are common across languages and follow standard naming patterns, making the expression transparent to learners who know both constituents.

Etymology

Family Cannaceae comes from the plant name Canna, which came from an old word for 'reed' because these plants have tall, cane-like stems and large leaves. So the name means the group of plants that include Canna, known for their showy, reed-like flowers.