Family Phytolaccaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly tropical herbaceous plants (including shrubs and trees) with racemose flowers: genera Phytolacca, Agdestis, Ercilla, Rivina, Trichostigma.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Phytolaccaceae consists of about 18 genera of flowering plants, including Phytolacca, Agdestis, Ercilla, Rivina, and Trichostigma.
- The Phytolaccaceae family is commonly found in tropical regions and includes a variety of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees.
- Rivina humilis, a member of the family Phytolaccaceae, is a flowering plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- The family Phytolaccaceae is characterized by its racemose flowers, which are a key feature of the plants within this group.
- Trichostigma octandrum, a tree in the family Phytolaccaceae, is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.