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Plumbaginaceae

Plumbaginaceae

9.9
A group of plants with flowers like small herbs and shrubs that often grow near the sea
  • noun
  • /plʌmˌbeɪdʒəˈniːsiˌi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Plumbagináceas
  • Many species in the Plumbaginaceae family thrive in coastal areas.

Examples

  • Many species in the Plumbaginaceae family thrive in saline coastal environments.

  • Gardeners often cultivate members of the Plumbaginaceae for their attractive flowers and hardiness.

  • Ecologists study Plumbaginaceae to understand plant adaptations to saltwater habitats.

  • The Plumbaginaceae family includes many salt-tolerant plants.

  • Ecologists study Plumbaginaceae to understand how these plants adapt to salty environments.

  • Gardeners often cultivate members of the Plumbaginaceae family for their beautiful flowers.

  • Many species of the Plumbaginaceae flourish in coastal regions around the world.

Synonyms

leadwort family
vsPlumbaginaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants like herbs, shrubs, and vines that grow in salty places worldwide

is the formal scientific name rather than the common label
sea-lavender family
vsPlumbaginaceae
  • Specialized
8.7

A family of plants that tolerate salt and grow near coasts worldwide

is the formal scientific name rather than an alternative common label
Plumbaginales
vsPlumbaginaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants often found in salty places, with simple leaves and bright flowers

is the standard family rank rather than a broader order classification

Surface Forms

Plumbaginaceae singular
Plumbaginaceae plural

Morphology

Plumbaginaceae = plumbago (opaque) = plumbagin + aceae

This is a Latin taxonomic formation (genus name + the specialized family suffix '-aceae') using obscure botanical combining forms, so learners cannot derive its meaning from the parts using general English knowledge.

Etymology

The word Plumbaginaceae comes from the plant name Plumbago, which comes from the Latin plumbum meaning 'lead'. People once called these plants 'leadwort' either because they were thought to treat lead poisoning or because some looked dull and lead-like, so Plumbaginaceae simply means the 'leadwort family'.