Family Rosaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of dicotyledonous plants of order Rosales; have alternate leaves and five-petaled flowers with numerous stamens.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Rosaceae includes many common fruit trees and shrubs, such as apples, pears, and plums.
- Many species within the family Rosaceae have been cultivated for their edible fruits and ornamental flowers.
- The family Rosaceae is characterized by the presence of alternate leaves and five-petaled flowers with numerous stamens.
- Some plants in the family Rosaceae, like roses and hawthorns, are also valued for their attractive flowers and berries.
- Members of the family Rosaceae can be found in a wide range of habitats, from temperate forests to mountainous regions.