family Vitaceae

8.4

A group of flowering plants that includes grape vines

noun

Specialized

: familia Vitaceae

Several important fruit crops, including grapes, belong to the family Vitaceae.

Examples

Did you know that the family Vitaceae is also called the grape family?
The family Vitaceae is widespread in tropical and temperate regions worldwide.
Ampelography is the study of identifying plants in the family Vitaceae.
The family Vitaceae includes grapes and kiwis.
Ampelography is the study of identifying plants in the family Vitaceae.
Several important fruit crops, including grapes, belong to the family Vitaceae.
The family Vitaceae is widespread in tropical and temperate regions worldwide.

Synonyms

Vitaceae

vsfamily Vitaceae

Specialized

9.9

A family of climbing plants like grapevines and currants

is the common name focusing on woody vines rather than taxonomy

grapevine family

vsfamily Vitaceae

Specialized

5.1

A group of climbing plants like vines that includes grape plants and similar types

is the formal botanical name used in classification

Vitidaceae

vsfamily Vitaceae

Specialized

9.9

A group of climbing plants like grapevines

is the everyday label highlighting woody vines rather than taxonomic placement

Surface Forms

family Vitaceae singular

families Vitaceae plural

Morphology

family + Vitaceae

The phrase names a taxonomic group — 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the botanical name 'Vitaceae' — so its meaning (the plant family called Vitaceae) is directly derivable from the constituents. This follows standard scientific naming conventions found across languages, making it immediately comprehensible to learners who know both words.

Etymology

Family Vitaceae gets its name from the Latin word 'vitis', which means 'vine' or 'grape', and from the word ending -aceae that plant scientists use for family names. So it literally means the 'grape family' and refers to woody grape vines.