Family Droseraceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of carnivorous herbs and shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical name for the sundew plant is Drosera, which belongs to the family Droseraceae.
- Members of the family Droseraceae are characterized by their ability to obtain nutrients by capturing and digesting insects.
- Plants in the family Droseraceae can be found in bogs and sandy areas, where the soil is nutrient-poor.
- The family Droseraceae is a relatively small group, consisting of just three genera: Aldrovanda, Dionaea, and Drosera.
- Some species within the family Droseraceae have modified leaves that form a sticky trap to capture prey.