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family Lythraceae

family Lythraceae

9.9
A group of flowering plants like crape myrtle that often have pink or purple flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli lɪθˈreɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Lythraceae
  • The family Lythraceae includes many species known for their beautiful pink flowers.

Examples

  • Plants belonging to the family Lythraceae are often used in landscaping for their vibrant colors.

  • Some members of the family Lythraceae thrive in wetland environments, adding diversity to their habitats.

  • Koehne is an important aquatic, ornamental, and medicinal plant of the family Lythraceae.

    Academic text (2014)

Synonyms

Lythraceae
vsfamily Lythraceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants like herbs, shrubs and small trees often with pink or purple flowers

is the common descriptive phrase rather than the single scientific term
loosestrife family
vsfamily Lythraceae
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of plants like herbs and shrubs that often have pink or purple flowers

is the formal scientific term rather than the common name

Surface Forms

family Lythraceae singular
families Lythraceae plural

Morphology

family + Lythraceae

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper name 'Lythraceae' yields the family called Lythraceae. This compositional pattern is literal and follows standard scientific naming conventions, so a learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Family Lythraceae gets its name from the plant group Lythrum, a word that may come from an old Greek word for a red or purple color. Because many plants in this family have bright pink or purple flowers, the name gives an easy picture for this group of 'flowering plants'.