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Nelumbonaceae

Nelumbonaceae

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A family of water plants that includes the lotus and similar flowering plants
  • noun
  • /nəˌlʌm.bəˈneɪ.siː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Nelumbonaceae
  • Only the genus Nelumbo is included in Nelumbonaceae, according to most modern classifications.

Examples

  • Botanists often distinguish Nelumbonaceae from other water lily families based on genetic differences.

  • The Nelumbonaceae family is famous for its beautiful lotus flowers.

  • The Nelumbonaceae family includes beautiful aquatic plants.

  • Many gardeners love the Nelumbonaceae for their stunning flowers.

  • The Nelumbonaceae family is known for its large, striking flowers that bloom above the water's surface.

  • Botanists categorize Nelumbonaceae as a distinct group due to its unique floral structures compared to water lilies.

  • In many gardens, the Nelumbonaceae family thrives, creating vibrant and serene aquatic landscapes.

Compounds

subfamily Nelumbonaceae
  • Specialized
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A group of water lily plants that contains only lotus plants called Nelumbo

Surface Forms

Nelumbonaceae singular
Nelumbonaceas plural
Nelumbonaceae plural

Morphology

Nelumbonaceae = Nelumbo (semi-transparent) = Nelumbo + aceae

Formed from the genus name 'Nelumbo' plus the botanical family suffix '-aceae'; the structure is clear to those familiar with scientific names but the suffix is specialized and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Nelumbonaceae comes from the plant genus Nelumbo, the 'lotus', plus the scientific ending -aceae which means 'family' in plant names. The name Nelumbo goes back to old Asian words for the lotus, so Nelumbonaceae literally points to the 'lotus' family.