Four-o'clock Family (Noun)
Meaning
A family of flowering plants of the order Caryophyllales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Four-o'clock family, known scientifically as Nyctaginaceae, is native to the Americas and encompasses over 33 genera of flowering plants.
- The most notable characteristic of the Four-o'clock family is their ability to have flowers that remain open in late afternoon, typically around four o'clock.
- Members of the Four-o'clock family have flowers with prominent, tubular or funnel-shaped flowers that can bloom in various colors and shades.
- Ancestral species of the Four-o'clock family show strong evolutionary links with the nearby Caribbean Islands due to geographical migration patterns.
- Due to their distinct characteristics, members of the Four-o'clock family are known for attracting various nocturnal animals during pollination periods.