Liliidae (Noun)
Meaning
One of four subclasses or superorders of Monocotyledones; comprises 17 families including: Liliaceae; Alliaceae; Amaryllidaceae; Iridaceae; Orchidaceae; Trilliaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The liliidae is a diverse group of monocotyledonous flowering plants that includes many ornamental species.
- Some of the most well-known families of liliidae are the Liliaceae and the Orchidaceae, which include lilies and orchids respectively.
- The evolution of flowers in the liliidae subclass is characterized by the presence of three distinct whorls of floral organs.
- Members of the liliidae subclass often exhibit adaptations for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
- Many species of liliidae are used as medicinal plants, with the Iridaceae family being a rich source of compounds with anti-inflammatory properties.