Papilionaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Leguminous plants whose flowers have butterfly-shaped corollas; commonly included in the family Leguminosae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Papilionaceae is often referred to as the legume or pea family, which is one of the largest and most diverse groups of flowering plants.
- The flowers of Papilionaceae typically have five petals that resemble the shape of a butterfly.
- The Papilionaceae family is a significant source of food, with many species being cultivated for their edible seeds.
- Scientists sometimes consider the Papilionaceae a subfamily within the Leguminosae, rather than a separate family.
- Some of the most common plants included in the Papilionaceae are peas, beans, lentils, and sweet peas.