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Papilionaceae

Papilionaceae

9.9
A group of plants with butterfly-shaped flowers, like peas and beans
  • noun
  • /ˌpæpɪlɪəˈneɪsiˌi/
  • Archaic
translation icon : papilionáceas
  • The distinctive butterfly-shaped flowers are a hallmark of the Papilionaceae family.

Examples

  • Modern botanists usually classify Papilionaceae under the broader family Fabaceae.

  • Many gardeners love Papilionaceae for their unique flowers.

  • Many plants in the Papilionaceae are important sources of protein for both humans and animals.

  • The Papilionaceae family includes many beautiful flowering plants.

  • The distinctive butterfly-shaped flowers are a hallmark of the Papilionaceae family.

  • Modern botanists usually classify Papilionaceae under the broader family Fabaceae.

  • Many plants in the Papilionaceae are important sources of protein for both humans and animals.

Synonyms

Papilionacea
vsPapilionaceae
  • Archaic
9.9

A group of plants like peas and beans that have butterfly-shaped flowers

is the current standard spelling used in modern classifications

Surface Forms

Papilionaceae singular
Papilionaceas plural

Etymology

Papilionaceae comes from the Latin papilio, meaning 'butterfly', and the ending -aceae, meaning 'family' in plant names such as Rosaceae, the 'rose' family. So the name means the 'butterfly' family and refers to the butterfly-shaped flowers of these pea and bean plants.