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Rosidae

Rosidae

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A large group of flowering plants that includes roses, myrtles, trees, shrubs, and herbs
  • noun
  • /roʊˈziːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: rosáceas
  • The Rosidae subclass includes flowering plants like roses and cherries that are popular in gardens.

Examples

  • The Rosidae subclass includes many popular garden plants.

  • Many species within the Rosidae are known for their beautiful flowers.

  • Botanists have debated the boundaries of Rosidae based on genetic evidence.

  • New research has clarified the evolutionary relationships within the Rosidae.

  • The Rosidae contain many economically important families, such as the rose and myrtle families.

  • Many species within the Rosidae are cherished for their vibrant and fragrant blooms in landscaping.

  • The classification of Rosidae encompasses a diverse range of plants, such as shrubs and trees that produce showy flowers.

Surface Forms

Rosidae singular
Rosidaes plural
Rosideae singular

Morphology

Rosidae = rose (opaque) = ros + idae

The form is built from a Latin stem referring to 'rose' plus the technical taxonomic suffix '-idae'; this scientific formation is not derivable by standard English word-formation rules for most learners.

Etymology

Rosidae comes from the Latin rosa 'rose' and the ending -idae that means a group or family. So Rosidae is the 'rose-like' group of flowering plants, and the name explains why it includes the rose family and many related plants.