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Mimosaceae

Mimosaceae

9.9
A group of thorny shrubs and small trees with leaves that move when touched
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪməˈseɪ.iː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Mimosáceas
  • Some members of the Mimosaceae respond visibly to touch due to their sensitive leaves.

Examples

  • The Mimosaceae family includes plants such as acacia and mimosa.

  • Botanists often classify Mimosaceae as a subfamily within the Leguminosae.

  • The Mimosaceae family includes many fascinating plants.

  • Did you know that Mimosaceae plants are sensitive to touch?

  • Some members of the Mimosaceae family have unique leaves that fold when touched.

  • The Mimosaceae family is known for its spiny shrubs and small trees.

  • In tropical regions, plants from the Mimosaceae family can be found thriving in various environments.

Synonyms

family Mimosaceae
vsMimosaceae
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of thorny shrubs or small trees whose leaves often fold when touched

has identical meaning but omits the taxonomic rank word

Compounds

family Mimosaceae
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of thorny shrubs or small trees whose leaves often fold when touched

Surface Forms

Mimosaceae singular
Mimosaceas singular
Mimosaceae plural

Morphology

Mimosaceae = mimosa (semi-transparent) = mimosa + aceae

Formed by adding the technical botanical family suffix '-aceae' to the genus name 'mimosa'; the relation is clear to those familiar with scientific names but the suffix is specialist vocabulary for general learners.

Etymology

Mimosaceae comes from the plant name Mimosa and the family ending -aceae. The name Mimosa comes from the Greek mimos, meaning 'mimic' or 'actor', because many of these plants fold or move their leaves when touched, and -aceae means 'family', so Mimosaceae is the 'mimosa family' of touch-sensitive shrubs and trees.