Rutaceae (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 Rutaceae family, commonly known as the citrus family, includes a variety of plants such as citrus, rue, and orange.
- Citrus fruits, being part of the Rutaceae family, are known for their strong scent and segmented fruits.
- The Rutaceae family is a diverse group of plants, with over 160 genera and more than 1600 species worldwide.
- In horticulture, the Rutaceae family is often divided into two subfamilies, the Aurantioideae and the Rutoideae.
- The characteristic four or five-part flowers of the Rutaceae family make them easy to identify and distinguish from other plant families.