Order Umbellales (Noun)
Meaning
Plants having umbels or corymbs of uniovulate flowers; includes the Umbelliferae (chiefly herbs) and Cornaceae (chiefly trees or shrubs).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Members of the order Umbellales display a variety of characteristics that distinguish them from other plant groups.
- The order Umbellales comprises a group of plants that produce umbels or corymbs of flowers.
- Carrots and parsnips are included in the order Umbellales.
- Umbelliferae, one of the main families in the order Umbellales, primarily consists of herbs.
- Parsley is a member of the order Umbellales.