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nasturtium family

nasturtium family

8.2
A group of plants with flowers that includes the garden nasturtium
  • noun
  • /nəˈstɜrʃəm ˈfæmɪli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia de las capuchinas
  • Many gardeners plant members of the nasturtium family for their edible blossoms and cheerful appearance.

Examples

  • The nasturtium family is known for its brightly colored flowers and rounded leaves.

  • The botanist studied the characteristics that define the nasturtium family within the plant kingdom.

  • The nasturtium family includes many colorful flowers.

  • Many gardeners love the nasturtium family for its vibrant blooms.

  • Many gardeners plant members of the nasturtium family for their edible blossoms and cheerful appearance.

  • The nasturtium family is known for its brightly colored flowers and rounded leaves.

  • The botanist studied the characteristics that define the nasturtium family within the plant kingdom.

Synonyms

family Tropaeolaceae
vsnasturtium family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants that includes nasturtiums

is the same family defined as exactly that single-genus group
Tropaeolaceae
vsnasturtium family
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of plants with flowers that includes nasturtiums

is identical in meaning stressing the family equals that single genus

Surface Forms

nasturtium family singular
nasturtium families plural

Morphology

Nasturtium + family

The phrase is compositionally built from 'nasturtium' (a kind of plant) + 'family' (a group of related species), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the taxonomic family that includes nasturtiums. Although botanical terminology is slightly specialized, the noun-modifier + noun pattern is standard and cross-linguistically transparent.

Etymology

The compound name nasturtium family starts with nasturtium, a word from old words meaning 'nose' and 'twist' because the plant's sharp, peppery smell makes your nose want to twist. The word family means a 'group' of related plants, so nasturtium family tells you this group of bright, often edible garden plants is all from the same kind of plant.