Family Funkaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; includes genus Hosta.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Hosta genus is often classified under the family Funkaceae, a subgrouping of the Liliaceae family.
- Botanists have long debated the classification of the Funkaceae family, which includes popular garden plants like Hostas.
- In some taxonomic systems, the Funkaceae family is considered a distinct subgroup within the Liliaceae family.
- The Funkaceae family, which includes Hostas and related plants, is not universally recognized as a valid classification.
- Classification under the Funkaceae family is sometimes used for Hostas and other plants with similar characteristics.