Rubiales (Noun)
Meaning
An order of dicotyledonous plants of the subclass Asteridae; have opposite leaves and an inferior compound ovary.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Rubiales order is a group of flowering plants that includes coffee and gardenias.
- Rubiales are characterized by their opposite leaves and inferior compound ovary.
- The classification of Rubiales has undergone significant changes in recent years due to advances in molecular phylogenetics.
- Some of the most well-known families within the Rubiales order include Rubiaceae and Adoxaceae.
- The Rubiales order is often divided into several suborders, each with distinct characteristics and evolutionary relationships.