Family Saxifragaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A large and diverse family of evergreen or deciduous herbs; widely distributed in northern temperate and cold regions; sometimes includes genera of the family Hydrangeaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saxifrages belong to the family Saxifragaceae, a diverse group of plants with numerous species.
- Members of the family Saxifragaceae have varying characteristics depending on their native environments.
- Several studies were conducted to further classify and organize the plants in family Saxifragaceae.
- Researchers suggested combining some members of family Saxifragaceae with the Hydrangeaceae for greater clarity.
- A complete overview of family Saxifragaceae's history remains complex and includes an ever-growing understanding of genetics and cross-familial ties.