Family Hypericaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Used in some classification systems for plants usually included among the Guttiferae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Hypericaceae is a group of flowering plants that is sometimes recognized in some classification systems.
- The genus Hypericum is the largest and most well-known genus within the family Hypericaceae.
- In some classification systems, the family Hypericaceae is used to classify plants that are usually included among the Guttiferae.
- The family Hypericaceae is often characterized by the presence of black dots on the petals and sepals of its flowers.
- Plants in the family Hypericaceae are typically shrubs or herbs that are native to temperate and tropical regions around the world.