Polygonaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of plants of order Polygonales chiefly of the north temperate zone; includes the buckwheats.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Polygonaceae family is a diverse group of plants that can be found in a variety of habitats around the world.
- Polygonaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes the buckwheats and rhubarbs.
- The Polygonaceae family is characterized by the presence of a distinctive ochrea, a sheath that surrounds the stem at the base of the petiole.
- Many species of Polygonaceae are used as food sources, including the buckwheat and sorrel.
- The Polygonaceae family is also known for its medicinal properties, with some species being used to treat a variety of ailments.