Family Staphylaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of dicotyledonous plants of order Sapindales found mostly in the north temperate zone.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Staphylaceae, more commonly known as the bladder nut family, has a small number of species found throughout the northern hemisphere.
- Botanists often group Staphylaceae into the larger Sapindales order, primarily housing other plant families with similar characteristics.
- Most members of the Staphylaceae family thrive best in temperate environments, generally near moist areas with temperate climates.
- In North America, Staphylaea trifolia is one of several commonly occurring members of the Staphylaceae family.
- Although the exact placement within Sapindales is subject to ongoing research, the Staphylaceae family remains a notable component of the plant kingdom's phylogenetic makeup.