Ambrosiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a separate family comprising a subgroup of the Compositae including the ragweeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ambrosiaceae is sometimes classified as a distinct family within the Compositae order, primarily due to the unique characteristics of its members.
- Ragweed and related plants are often grouped into the Ambrosiaceae family in some taxonomic classifications.
- The botanical community continues to debate whether the Ambrosiaceae should be recognized as a separate family or a subgroup within the Compositae.
- Ambrosiaceae, in some classifications, includes the ragweed genus Ambrosia and other closely related genera.
- Taxonomists who recognize Ambrosiaceae as a distinct family argue that its members have distinct characteristics that differentiate them from other Compositae species.