Oxalidaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of widely distributed herbs of the order Geraniales; have compound leaves and pentamerous flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Oxalidaceae family is a diverse group of flowering plants commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Members of the Oxalidaceae family are often recognized by their distinctive compound leaves and pentamerous flowers.
- The Oxalidaceae family comprises about 900 species of herbs, including the familiar wood sorrel and shamrock.
- Wood sorrel, a member of the Oxalidaceae family, is a perennial herb native to North America and Eurasia.
- In the order Geraniales, the Oxalidaceae family is one of the most widely distributed and diverse groups of flowering plants.