Family Compositae (Noun)
Meaning
Plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Plants in the family_compositae are often characterized by their showy flowers composed of many florets.
- Aster, daisy, and dandelion are all members of the family_compositae, a large and diverse group of flowering plants.
- The family_compositae is often divided into several subfamilies, including the sunflowers and the thistles.
- Lettuces and many other common weeds such as ragweed also belong to the family_compositae.
- Marigold and zinnia, like many other members of the family_compositae, are popular ornamental flowers.