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Pontederiaceae

Pontederiaceae

9.9
A group of water plants like water hyacinths with floating or rising leaves and showy flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒntɪdɛrɪˈeɪʃiˌiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Pontederiáceas
  • The Pontederiaceae family includes well-known aquatic plants such as the water hyacinth.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the rapid growth of species in the Pontederiaceae in various wetland habitats.

  • The water hyacinth is one of the most recognizable plants in the Pontederiaceae, often seen floating on ponds.

  • Many members of the Pontederiaceae exhibit specialized adaptations to life in waterlogged environments.

  • The Pontederiaceae family includes various aquatic plants.

  • Did you know that Pontederiaceae can thrive in shallow waters?

  • The Pontederiaceae family is renowned for its vibrant flowers that enhance the beauty of aquatic gardens.

  • In many ecosystems, members of the Pontederiaceae play a crucial role in supporting local wildlife by providing habitat.

Synonyms

pickerelweed family
vsPontederiaceae
  • Specialized
9.7

A group of water plants like pickerelweeds that grow in marshes

is the scientific family name used for the same aquatic plants

Surface Forms

Pontederiaceae singular
Pontederiaceae plural

Morphology

Pontederiaceae = Pontederia (opaque) = Pontederia + aceae

Formed by adding the standard botanical family suffix '-aceae' to the genus name 'Pontederia', a regular taxonomic formation though specialized.

Etymology

The word Pontederiaceae comes from the plant name Pontederia plus the Latin ending -aceae, which means 'family' in plant names, like Rosaceae the 'rose family'. So Pontederiaceae simply names the family of plants related to Pontederia, including water hyacinths and other water plants.