Family Amaranthaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Cosmopolitan family of herbs and shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Amaranthaceae is a cosmopolitan family of herbs and shrubs that are widely distributed across the globe.
- Members of the family Amaranthaceae, such as pigweed and amaranth, can be found in almost every habitat on Earth.
- The family Amaranthaceae is notable for its diversity, with over 160 genera and 2,500 species of herbs and shrubs.
- Some members of the family Amaranthaceae, like the tumbleweed, are well adapted to dry environments and can thrive in areas with low rainfall.
- As a cosmopolitan family of herbs and shrubs, the family Amaranthaceae has been extensively studied in various fields of botany and ecology.