Figwort Family (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 figwort family is a group of plants that are popular for their beautiful flowers and ease of cultivation.
- Some sources place the figwort family within the order Scrophulariales, although others consider it part of the order Polemoniales.
- The figwort family includes a diverse range of species, including foxgloves and snapdragons.
- Snapdragons and foxgloves, both members of the figwort family, are staples of cottage gardens and floral arrangements.
- In some taxonomic systems, the figwort family is still classified under the order Scrophulariales, an older classification scheme.