Pyrolaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen herbs of temperate regions: genera Pyrola, Chimaphila, Moneses, Orthilia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Pyrolaceae family consists of low-growing, evergreen herbs commonly found in temperate regions.
- Pyrolaceae species, such as Pyrola and Chimaphila, often thrive in shaded, acidic environments.
- The Pyrolaceae family is characterized by its unique, nodding flowers that typically bloom in late summer.
- Some Pyrolaceae species, including Moneses and Orthilia, have adapted to grow in areas with poor soil quality.
- In the wild, Pyrolaceae plants often form symbiotic relationships with fungi to obtain essential nutrients.