Family Fumariaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Erect or climbing herbs of the northern hemisphere and southern Africa: bleeding heart; Dutchman's breeches; fumitory; squirrel corn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Fumariaceae family consists of erect or climbing herbs primarily found in the northern hemisphere and southern Africa.
- Members of the family Fumariaceae, such as bleeding heart and Dutchman's breeches, are popular ornamental plants.
- Fumitory, a plant species within the Fumariaceae family, has been used in herbal medicine for centuries.
- Squirrel corn, a type of plant in the Fumariaceae family, is known for its unique, corn-like appearance.
- The Fumariaceae family includes a diverse range of species, including bleeding heart, Dutchman's breeches, and fumitory.