Family Alliaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; includes especially genus Allium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The large and diverse family Alliaceae contains many genera but is most commonly associated with the common onion and garlic genus Allium.
- In some classification systems, the plants that make up family Alliaceae have been placed in the larger Liliaceae family.
- Recent research suggests that the Alliaceae family should be classified independently from the Liliaceae due to distinct phylogenetic characteristics.
- Plants belonging to the family Alliaceae include leeks, chives, and scallions, often used in various international cuisines.
- The small size and similarity of the flowers in the family Alliaceae lead some to group it with other bulbous plants in the Liliaceae family instead.