umbelliferous
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A plant that has umbrella-shaped groups of small flowers like parsley or dill
- adjective
- /ˌʌmbəˈlɪfərəs/
- Specialized
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umbelífero
- The garden was filled with umbelliferous species, showcasing their striking flower formations in an umbrella-like shape.
Examples
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In the hands of his lost ones were the plants he had named for them: Artedia, an umbelliferous plant, and Osbeckia, tall and handsome.
Fiction book (1994) -
Farmers often cultivate umbelliferous crops like carrots and celery for their distinct floral arrangement and culinary uses.
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Many culinary herbs, such as parsley and dill, are umbelliferous plants that produce beautiful clusters of small flowers.
Compounds
umbelliferous plant
- Specialized
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Plants like parsley and dill with umbrella-shaped flowers and a strong smell
How Umbellate
umbelliferous
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- Specialized
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umbellar
- Specialized
umbellate
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- Specialized
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umbelliform
- Specialized
umbel-like
- Specialized
Surface Forms
umbelliferous positive
Morphology
Etymology
Umbelliferous comes from the Latin parts umbella 'little shade' and -ferous 'bearing'. So it means 'bearing umbrella-like flower clusters', which helps explain why herbs such as parsley and dill are described as umbelliferous.