Family Goodeniaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of sappy plants that grow in Australasia and southeast China.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical garden featured a variety of plant species, including members of the family Goodeniaceae.
- In the dry scrubland of Western Australia, Goodeniaceae plants thrive in the harsh conditions.
- The distinctive blue flowers of the Scaevola species, a member of the family Goodeniaceae, are a hallmark of coastal heathlands.
- Taxonomists reclassified the genus Selliera to be part of the family Goodeniaceae after further study of their botanical characteristics.
- In New Zealand, some species of Goodeniaceae have adapted to coastal environments and can tolerate salty soils.