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Paeoniaceae

Paeoniaceae

9.9
A family of plants including peonies that live for many years
  • noun
  • /ˌpiːoʊniˈeɪʃiˌiː/
  • Specialized
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  • Recent studies have led to reclassification within the Paeoniaceae family based on genetic evidence.

Examples

  • The Paeoniaceae family includes beautiful flowers.

  • The Paeoniaceae are easily recognized by their large, showy flowers and distinctive leaves.

  • Many garden centers carry several species of Paeoniaceae for ornamental planting.

  • Did you know that Paeoniaceae are often used in gardens?

  • The garden features a variety of flowers, including several types of Paeoniaceae that bloom in spring.

  • In botanical studies, Paeoniaceae is recognized for its role in the ecosystem and its ornamental value.

  • She was delighted to discover that her favorite blooms belong to the Paeoniaceae family.

Synonyms

peony family
vsPaeoniaceae
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of plants like peonies that grow back each year and make large showy flowers

is the scientific name for the same family

Surface Forms

Paeoniaceae singular
Paeoniaceae plural

Morphology

Paeoniaceae = peony (opaque) = paeoni + aceae

The family name is formed with the technical Latin botanical suffix '-aceae' added to a genus stem; this taxonomic formation is unlikely to be transparent to average learners.

Etymology

The word Paeoniaceae comes from the plant name Paeonia, the peony, plus the ending -aceae, which means 'family' in plant names. Paeonia was named after Paeon, a 'healer' in Greek stories, so the name groups all peony plants together. So, Paeoniaceae means the family of peony plants.