Nasturtium Family (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the genus Tropaeolum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The nasturtium family is a monotypic family containing a single genus Tropaeolum.
- Members of the nasturtium family are believed to have originated in the Andes mountain range.
- Plants in the nasturtium family are characterized by flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red.
- The entire nasturtium family is in fact coextensive with the genus Tropaeolum, implying they're one and the same.
- A relatively small family, the nasturtium family is commonly cultivated for both edible flowers and spicy greens.