Colchicaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: genera Colchicum and Gloriosa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Colchicaceae subfamily includes the genera Colchicum and Gloriosa, both of which are known for their toxic alkaloids.
- In some classification systems, the Colchicaceae is recognized as a distinct subfamily within the Liliaceae family.
- Colchicaceae is a subfamily that comprises a small group of flowering plants commonly found in temperate and tropical regions.
- Although not widely accepted, the Colchicaceae subfamily is sometimes used to classify certain species of the Liliaceae family.
- The Colchicaceae subfamily is characterized by the presence of corms and unique flower structures in its constituent genera.