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Hemerocallidaceae

Hemerocallidaceae

9.9
A family of flowering plants that includes daylilies
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛmərəˌkælɪˈdeɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
: Hemerocallidaceae
  • The genus Hemerocallis belongs to the Hemerocallidaceae in some taxonomic systems.

Examples

  • Few modern taxonomists accept Hemerocallidaceae as separate from Liliaceae.

  • Botanists sometimes classify daylilies under the family Hemerocallidaceae.

  • The Hemerocallidaceae family includes many beautiful plants.

  • Have you ever seen a Hemerocallidaceae bloom?

  • Botanists sometimes classify daylilies under the family Hemerocallidaceae.

  • The genus Hemerocallis belongs to the Hemerocallidaceae in some taxonomic systems.

  • Few modern taxonomists accept Hemerocallidaceae as separate from Liliaceae.

Synonyms

family Hemerocallidaceae
vsHemerocallidaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants that includes the daylily and is often considered part of the lily family

is classified instead within Liliaceae rather than as a separate group

Compounds

family Hemerocallidaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants that includes the daylily and is often considered part of the lily family

Surface Forms

Hemerocallidaceae singular
Hemerocallidaceas plural

Morphology

Hemerocallidaceae = Hemerocallis + aceae

The word is a scientific name derived from Latin/Greek roots, not transparently analysable for English learners.

Etymology

The word Hemerocallidaceae comes from the plant name Hemerocallis, which combines Greek hemera 'day' and kallos 'beauty' because each daylily flower often lasts only one day. The ending -aceae means 'family' in plant names, so Hemerocallidaceae is the plant 'family' of daylilies.