Family Arecaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines usually having a tall columnar trunk bearing a crown of very large leaves; coextensive with the order Palmales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Arecaceae is commonly known as the palm family and consists of over 2,600 species of plants.
- Palm trees, which belong to the family Arecaceae, are widely cultivated for their edible fruits and ornamental value.
- The family Arecaceae is a diverse group of plants that can be found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
- Many species within the family Arecaceae have adapted to grow in a variety of environments, from swamps to deserts.
- The family Arecaceae is often used as a model system in botanical research due to its unique characteristics and diversity.