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Mimosoideae

Mimosoideae

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A group of flowering plants like acacia and mimosa in the pea family
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪməˈsoʊdiˌiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Mimosoideas
  • Many species in the Mimosoideae are known for their unique flowers.

Examples

  • The Mimosoideae subfamily includes plants with compound leaves, such as the mimosa.

  • Acacia and acacias are often classified under Mimosoideae in modern taxonomy.

  • Some botanists consider Mimosoideae to be a distinct family known as Mimosaceae.

  • The Mimosoideae subfamily includes many beautiful flowering plants.

  • The Mimosoideae subfamily includes many species with unique flower structures.

  • Researchers found that plants from the Mimosoideae subfamily thrive in arid environments.

  • Many trees in the Mimosoideae subfamily are known for their beautiful, fluffy flowers.

Synonyms

subfamily Mimosoideae
vsMimosoideae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants in the bean family that includes acacias and mimosas

is the general subfamily term without listing example genera

Compounds

subfamily Mimosoideae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants in the bean family that includes acacias and mimosas

Surface Forms

Mimosoideae singular
Mimosoideas singular
Mimosoideae plural

Morphology

Mimosoideae = Mimosa (opaque) = Mimosa + oideae

The term is built from the genus name Mimosa plus the taxonomic suffix -oideae, but the specialized botanical classification meaning is not predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Mimosoideae comes from the plant name mimosa, which comes from a Greek root meaning 'mimic' or 'actor' because some of these plants seem to move when touched. The ending -oideae shows this is a group of related plants, so Mimosoideae is the plant subfamily that includes the mimosa and its relatives.