Family Amygdalaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Used in former classifications for plum and peach and almond trees which are now usually classified as members of the genus Prunus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In former classifications, plum, peach, and almond trees were often categorized under the family Amygdalaceae.
- Plum trees, which were once grouped in the family Amygdalaceae, are now more accurately classified within the genus Prunus.
- Peach trees, historically placed within the family Amygdalaceae, have since been reclassified under the genus Prunus.
- Historical taxonomic systems used the term family Amygdalaceae to classify peach, plum, and almond trees.
- Prior to recent updates, the classification family Amygdalaceae was commonly used for peach and plum trees.