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Asclepiadaceae (Noun)

Meaning

Widely distributed family of herbs and shrubs of the order Gentianales; most with milky juice.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The botanical garden featured a variety of plants from the Asclepiadaceae family, showcasing their unique characteristics and milk-like sap.
  • Members of the Asclepiadaceae family are often recognized by their small, star-shaped flowers and specialized roots that store water and nutrients.
  • In tropical regions, Asclepiadaceae plants can be found growing in a range of environments, from dense rainforests to dry, rocky outcrops.
  • Some species of Asclepiadaceae are prized for their medicinal properties, which have been used in traditional remedies for centuries.
  • Taxonomists have reclassified some members of the Asclepiadaceae family, placing them in the related family Apocynaceae due to similarities in their flower structure and chemistry.

Synonyms

  • Milkweed Family
  • Family Asclepiadaceae

Hypernyms

  • Magnoliopsid Family

Related Words

  • Asclepiadaceous (adjective)
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