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liliopsid family

liliopsid family

9.2
A group of flowering plants that have one seed leaf, like grasses and lilies
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪliˌɒpsɪd ˈfæmɪli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia de liliopsidas
  • Orchids are part of the liliopsid family, featuring just one seed leaf at germination.

Examples

  • The liliopsid family includes grasses and lilies among many other flowering plants.

  • Scientists use the term liliopsid family to classify plants like palms and irises.

  • The liliopsid family includes many common plants.

  • Did you know the liliopsid family consists of grasses and lilies?

  • Orchids are part of the liliopsid family, featuring just one seed leaf at germination.

  • Scientists use the term liliopsid family to classify plants like palms and irises.

  • The liliopsid family includes grasses and lilies among many other flowering plants.

Synonyms

monocot family
vsliliopsid family
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of flowering plants whose seeds have one seed leaf

has identical meaning but uses a different technical name
liliid monocot family
vsliliopsid family
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of similar flowering plants like tulips with long leaves and showy flowers

is broader, focusing only on the single embryonic leaf characteristic

Surface Forms

liliopsid family singular
liliopsid families plural

Morphology

liliopsid + family

The phrase denotes the taxonomic 'family' of liliopsids and its meaning is directly compositional from 'liliopsid' (a type of plant/monocot) + 'family' (a scientific grouping). Although the term is technical, the noun+noun taxonomic construction follows a regular, predictable pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the phrase.

Etymology

Liliopsid family comes from the word liliopsid, which refers to lilies and similar plants. Imagine a seed that grows with just one tiny first leaf; that's why the term means the group of plants with a 'one seed leaf' or 'monocots'.