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Violaceae

Violaceae

9.8
A group of flowering plants like violets and pansies
  • noun
  • /vaɪəˈleɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Violaceae family consists of various species commonly known as violets and pansies.

Examples

  • Many members of the Violaceae are grown in gardens for their attractive flowers.

  • Botanists have identified over 800 species within the Violaceae.

  • The Violaceae family is known for its beautiful flowers.

  • Many species within the Violaceae family thrive in moist environments.

  • Many members of the Violaceae family are popular garden plants due to their vibrant colors.

  • The Violaceae family includes several species that are celebrated for their delicate petals.

  • Researchers have classified the Violaceae as an important group of flowering plants in the botanical hierarchy.

Synonyms

violet family
vsViolaceae
  • Specialized
6.5

A group of flowering plants that includes violets and pansies

is the formal scientific Latin name rather than the common descriptive name

Compounds

Suksdorfia violaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A slender plant with rounded, deeply divided leaves and deep violet funnel-shaped flowers from northwestern North America

Surface Forms

Violaceae singular
Violaceas plural

Morphology

Violaceae = viola (opaque) = Viola + aceae

Formation uses the Latin botanical suffix '-aceae' meaning 'family of' which is specialized scientific morphology and not obvious to average B1 learners.

Etymology

Violaceae comes from the Latin word viola, which means 'violet', plus the botanical ending -aceae used for plant families. So Violaceae is the 'violet family', meaning the group of plants related to violets and pansies.