Foxglove 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 foxglove family consists of various flowering plants commonly found in gardens and meadows.
- Plants in the foxglove family are often characterized by their tubular flowers and seed pods.
- Botanists have extensively studied the foxglove family to understand its unique characteristics and classification.
- The foxglove family includes a wide range of plants, from the tall mullein to the low-growing speedwell.
- In some classifications, the foxglove family is placed in the order Scrophulariales, while others categorize it under Polemoniales.