Cannabidaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Two genera of erect or twining herbs that are pollinated by the wind, including the genera Cannabis and Humulus; term not used in all classifications; in some the genus Cannabis is placed in the family Moraceae and the genus Humulus in the family Urticaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In an outdated classification system, the Cannabidaceae family comprised the genera Cannabis and Humulus, both wind-pollinated herbs.
- The botanical classification of Cannabidaceae has been revised in recent times and varies across different sources.
- Plants in the Cannabidaceae family can be recognized by their erect or twining herb habitats, often thriving in areas with moderate climate.
- Cannabidaceae classification as a separate family remains disputed among botanists due to varying placement of its genera.
- Despite its ambiguity, Cannabidaceae is essential for understanding the evolutionary relationship between Cannabis and Humulus.