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.