Family Colchicaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: genera Colchicum and Gloriosa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Family Colchicaceae consists of approximately 15 genera of flowering plants with around 200 species.
- The genera Colchicum and Gloriosa are part of the Family Colchicaceae in some classification systems.
- The classification of Family Colchicaceae remains uncertain, and its recognition is not universally accepted.
- Family Colchicaceae contains autumn-flowering species like Colchicum autumnale.
- The botanical characteristics of Family Colchicaceae make it challenging to define clear boundaries with other families.