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Hostaceae (Noun)

Meaning

One of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; includes genus Hosta.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The Hostaceae is considered one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae, but this is not widely accepted among botanists.
  • The classification of the Hostaceae is somewhat ambiguous, as it includes the genus Hosta, which some sources categorize as a member of the Agavaceae family.
  • Recent studies suggest that the Hostaceae should be merged with other subfamilies of the Liliaceae, rather than being treated as a distinct subfamily.
  • In some taxonomic systems, the Hostaceae is elevated to the rank of family, although this is not a widely accepted classification.
  • Despite its limited recognition, the Hostaceae is an important grouping in the context of plant classification and phylogenetic research.

Synonyms

  • Family Hostaceae
  • Family Funkaceae
  • Funkaceae
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