Rue Family (Noun)
Meaning
A family of dicotyledonous plants of order Geraniales; have flowers that are divide into four or five parts and usually have a strong scent.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardens featured a variety of plants from the ruw Family including certain species of citrus and barberry.
- Plants from the Rue Family are often admired for their unique and fragrant flowers that divide into four or five parts.
- Citrus fruits come from the Rue Family, which includes a vast array of species and cultivars.
- Certain plants in the Rue Family like Ruta graveolens have been used for centuries due to their healing properties in herbal remedies.
- Botanists often distinguish plants in the Rue Family by the number of petals or the distinct arrangement of the floral parts.