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Polygonaceae

Polygonaceae

9.9
A group of flowering plants that grow mainly in mild regions, like buckwheat, knotweed, and dock
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒlɪˈɡoʊnəˌsiː/
  • Specialized
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  • Buckwheat belongs to the Polygonaceae family, which includes many important food crops.

Examples

  • Plant scientists have classified knotweed as part of the Polygonaceae due to its characteristic flower structure.

  • Certain invasive species in the Polygonaceae family are known for spreading rapidly along riverbanks.

  • The Polygonaceae family includes many species of plants.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Polygonaceae for their hardiness.

  • Buckwheat belongs to the Polygonaceae family, which includes many important food crops.

  • Plant scientists have classified knotweed as part of the Polygonaceae due to its characteristic flower structure.

  • Certain invasive species in the Polygonaceae family are known for spreading rapidly along riverbanks.

Synonyms

buckwheat family
vsPolygonaceae
  • Specialized
7.9

A group of plants that make flowers, for example buckwheat and rhubarb

is the scientific name for that same plant family

Surface Forms

Polygonaceae singular
Polygonaceas singular

Morphology

Polygonaceae = Polygonum (opaque) = Polygonum + aceae

Formed from the genus name 'Polygonum' plus the specialized botanical family suffix '-aceae', which is not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

The word Polygonaceae comes from the plant name Polygonum, built from Greek parts poly- 'many' and gon as in English polygon, meaning 'knee' or 'angle'. That name points to the many joints or 'knees' on the plant stems, which is why Polygonaceae is the family of knotweeds, buckwheats, and similar plants.