Family Salicaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Two genera of trees or shrubs having hairy catkins: Salix; Populus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Salicaceae consists of two genera of trees or shrubs having hairy catkins, Salix and Populus, commonly known as willows and poplars.
- Salicaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes the genera Salix and Populus, which are often found in riparian zones.
- The family Salicaceae is characterized by the presence of hairy catkins in its two main genera, Salix and Populus.
- Trees and shrubs belonging to the family Salicaceae are often found in wet environments and have adaptations to thrive in such conditions.
- The family Salicaceae is relatively small, comprising only two main genera, Salix and Populus, which are widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere.