Dogwood Family (Noun)
Meaning
A rosid dicot family of the order Umbellales including: genera Aucuba, Cornus, Corokia, Curtisia, Griselinia, Helwingia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dogwood family, which includes around 17 genera, has been widely distributed across various continents, primarily in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Plants belonging to the dogwood family exhibit great diversity in terms of growth forms and foliage.
- Members of the dogwood family can thrive in multiple environments, from subtropical regions to mountainous landscapes.
- Helwingia, a lesser-known genus of the dogwood family, boasts striking features like opposite, whorled leaves and highly branched stems.
- Researchers continue to explore the various applications and benefits of the numerous plant species found within the dogwood family.