Acoraceae (Noun)
Meaning
Used in some classifications for the genus Acorus which is usually assigned to Araceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Acoraceae is considered a distinct family by some botanists, but most classifications place Acorus within the Araceae family.
- The classification of the Acoraceae was revised when its characteristics were re-examined, leading some to reconsider its status.
- In earlier classifications, the genus was commonly assigned to the Acoraceae family, which was thought to be distinct from the Araceae.
- Botanists debate whether the Acoraceae represents a distinct group of monocots or is an artificial grouping within the Araceae.
- Historically, some classifications placed Acorus in the Acoraceae family due to perceived affinities not found in other genera within the Araceae.