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Haemodoraceae

Haemodoraceae

9.9
A group of flowering plants often with red roots and stems
  • noun
  • /hiːməˈdɔːrəˌsiː/
  • Specialized
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  • The Haemodoraceae family is noted for its striking red pigments in roots and stems.

Examples

  • Many species in the Haemodoraceae are native to Australia and South Africa.

  • Many species in the Haemodoraceae family are known for their vibrant flowers and are often grown in gardens.

  • Botanists debated whether to classify certain genera under Haemodoraceae or Liliaceae.

  • The Haemodoraceae family includes many unique species.

  • Many plants in the Haemodoraceae family thrive in Australia.

  • The Haemodoraceae family includes plants that are adapted to survive in dry, subtropical climates.

  • Botanists have identified over 100 species belonging to the Haemodoraceae family worldwide.

Synonyms

bloodwort family
vsHaemodoraceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants that includes species called bloodwort

is the formal scientific name and highlights its tropical and subtropical range

Surface Forms

Haemodoraceae singular
Haemodoraceas plural

Morphology

Haemodoraceae = Haemodorum (opaque) = Haemodorum + aceae

A Latinized botanical family name formed from a genus plus the taxonomic suffix '-aceae'; this specialized formation is unlikely to be transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Haemodoraceae begins with haemo- meaning 'blood', because many plants in this family have red roots or stems, and the ending -aceae means a plant family, so the name points to a 'blood-coloured' family of flowering plants.