Family Nyctaginaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of flowering plants of the order Caryophyllales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Nyctaginaceae is a group of flowering plants commonly known as the four o'clock family.
- The family Nyctaginaceae consists of about 33 genera and 290 species of herbs, shrubs, and small trees.
- Members of the family Nyctaginaceae are native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
- The flowers of the family Nyctaginaceae are typically small and funnel-shaped, often producing showy displays of color.
- Plants in the family Nyctaginaceae are often cultivated as ornamentals, due to their attractive flowers and easy growth habits.