Family Hamamelidaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Comprises genera Hamamelis, Corylopsis, Fothergilla, Liquidambar, Parrotia, and other small genera.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Family Hamamelidaceae comprises several distinct genera, including Hamamelis, Corylopsis, and Fothergilla.
- In the plant family Hamamelidaceae, Liquidambar is notable for its unique star-shaped leaves.
- Hamamelis and Corylopsis are among the most widely cultivated members of the family Hamamelidaceae.
- Some taxonomists consider Parrotia to be part of the family Hamamelidaceae, although this classification is still debated.
- Phylogenetic studies have confirmed the placement of the genera Hamamelis and Fothergilla within the family Hamamelidaceae.