Family Scrophulariaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of dicotyledonous plants of the order Polemoniales; includes figwort and snapdragon and foxglove and toadflax and speedwell and mullein; in some classifications placed in the order Scrophulariales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Scrophulariaceae is a diverse group of flowering plants that can be found in a wide range of habitats.
- The Scrophulariaceae family includes many species of plants that are popular among gardeners, such as snapdragons and foxgloves.
- In some classifications, the family Scrophulariaceae is placed in the order Scrophulariales, although this is not universally accepted.
- The family Scrophulariaceae is characterized by the presence of tubular flowers with five petals, which are often brightly colored.
- Plants in the family Scrophulariaceae are often used in herbal medicine, with species such as mullein and figwort being used to treat a variety of ailments.