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strelitzia family

strelitzia family

9.9
A group of tropical plants with hard stems and large colorful flowers like bird of paradise
  • noun
  • /ˈstrɛlɪtsiə ˈfæmɪli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia de las estrelitias
  • The strelitzia family includes the well-known bird of paradise plant.

Examples

  • Many members of the strelitzia family are cultivated for their striking flowers.

  • Botanists debate whether the strelitzia family should be grouped with the banana family.

  • The strelitzia family includes many unique species.

  • Did you know the strelitzia family is native to Madagascar?

  • Many members of the strelitzia family are cultivated for their striking flowers.

  • The strelitzia family includes the well-known bird of paradise plant.

  • Botanists debate whether the strelitzia family should be grouped with the banana family.

Synonyms

Strelitziaceae
vsstrelitzia family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of woody tropical plants from South America, South Africa, and Madagascar that includes the bird of paradise

is the common English name for the same tropical plant family

Surface Forms

strelitzia family singular
strelitzia families plural

Morphology

Strelitzia + family

The phrase combines a taxonomic name 'Strelitzia' with the noun 'family' meaning a scientific grouping, so its meaning (the plant family related to Strelitzia) is directly derivable from the parts. This compositional, cross-linguistically common naming pattern makes it immediately understandable to learners who know both constituents.

Etymology

Strelitzia family may be named after the plant name Strelitzia, which was named for Queen Charlotte of Strelitz. The plants have bright, bird-like flowers often called the 'bird of paradise', so imagining a small bird on a tall stem helps you remember this group of tropical, showy plants.