Saxifragaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A large and diverse family of evergreen or deciduous herbs; widely distributed in northern temperate and cold regions; sometimes includes genera of the family Hydrangeaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Saxifragaceae family is a large and diverse group of plants that thrive in cold regions.
- Saxifragaceae includes a wide variety of species, ranging from small herbs to shrubs.
- Some botanists classify certain genera of the family Hydrangeaceae as part of the Saxifragaceae family.
- The Saxifragaceae family is commonly found in northern temperate and cold regions around the world.
- Plants in the Saxifragaceae family can be either evergreen or deciduous, depending on the specific species.