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family Lobeliaceae

family Lobeliaceae

9.3
A group of flowering plants that are mostly small herbs found in tropical and cool places
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Lobeliaceae
  • The family Lobeliaceae comprises mostly herbaceous plants found in tropical and temperate regions.

Examples

  • Some taxonomists choose to merge the family Lobeliaceae into the Campanulaceae.

  • There are several genera within the family Lobeliaceae that are of horticultural interest.

  • The family Lobeliaceae includes many beautiful flowering plants.

  • Did you know that the family Lobeliaceae is often included in the Campanulaceae?

  • The family Lobeliaceae includes a variety of brightly colored flowers that thrive in moist environments.

  • Scientists have discovered that the family Lobeliaceae plays a key role in some ecosystems due to its floral diversity.

  • Members of the family Lobeliaceae can be found in both gardens and wild habitats, showcasing their adaptability.

Synonyms

Lobeliaceae
vsfamily Lobeliaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants with bright flowers often grown in gardens

emphasizes separate recognition more often than simple inclusion within Campanulaceae
lobelia family
vsfamily Lobeliaceae
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of flowering plants with milky sap and bright flowers

focuses on taxonomic treatment rather than on physical plant features

Surface Forms

family Lobeliaceae singular
families Lobeliaceae plural

Morphology

family + Lobeliaceae

The phrase simply names a taxonomic group: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the family name 'Lobeliaceae' yields the straightforward meaning 'the family called Lobeliaceae.' This is a compositional, cross-linguistically common noun + proper-name pattern that a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily understand.

Etymology

Family Lobeliaceae gets its name from the plant name Lobelia, which was named for the 16th-century plant scientist Mathias Lobelius, often called Lobel. So, family Lobeliaceae simply means a 'family', a group of flowering plants related to the Lobelia flowers.