Fumitory Family (Noun)
Meaning
Erect or climbing herbs of the northern hemisphere and southern Africa: bleeding heart; Dutchman's breeches; fumitory; squirrel corn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fumitory family consists of about 16 genera of erect or climbing herbs native to the northern hemisphere and southern Africa.
- Fumitory family plants are often found in woodland environments and along streams.
- Some popular garden flowers, such as bleeding heart and Dutchman's breeches, belong to the fumitory family.
- The fumitory family is characterized by its unique heart-shaped flowers and delicate foliage.
- Members of the fumitory family, including squirrel corn, are often grown for their ornamental value in shade gardens.