Lizard's-tail Family (Noun)
Meaning
Family of perennial aromatic herbs: genera Saururus, Anemopsis, Houttuynia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lizard's-tail family is a small group of flowering plants that are commonly found in wetlands and aquatic environments.
- Members of the lizard's-tail family are known for their distinctive, tail-like inflorescences that resemble a lizard's tail.
- The lizard's-tail family includes several genera, such as Saururus and Anemopsis, which are native to North America.
- Plants in the lizard's-tail family are often used in traditional medicine and as ornamental plants in gardens.
- The lizard's-tail family is closely related to the magnolia and laurel families, and shares many similarities with these groups.