Family Moraceae (Noun)
Meaning
Trees or shrubs having a milky juice; in some classifications includes genus Cannabis.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical classification of the mulberry tree falls under the family Moraceae, which is characterized by its milky latex.
- Fig and banyan trees are also members of the family Moraceae, sharing similar characteristics and growth patterns.
- Plants in the family Moraceae, such as the breadfruit tree, are often found in tropical regions with warm and humid climates.
- Some taxonomists group the hemp plant, genus Cannabis, under the family Moraceae due to its similar milky sap and leaf morphology.
- Mulberries, figs, and other members of the family Moraceae have been cultivated for their edible fruits and medicinal properties for centuries.