Family Melanthiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: includes Aletris; Narthecium; Veratrum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Melanthiaceae is a group of flowering plants that includes several genera such as Aletris and Veratrum.
- Some taxonomists recognize the family Melanthiaceae as a distinct group within the Liliaceae, while others do not.
- The family Melanthiaceae is characterized by its unique floral morphology and is often found in temperate regions.
- Classification systems that recognize the family Melanthiaceae typically place it within the order Liliales.
- The family Melanthiaceae is not universally accepted and is often considered a subfamily within the Liliaceae.