Subfamily Papilionoideae (Noun)
Meaning
Alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Papilionaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The subfamily Papilionoideae is an alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Papilionaceae, which includes beans, peas, and lentils.
- In some botanical classification systems, the subfamily Papilionoideae is used instead of Papilionaceae to refer to the legume family.
- The subfamily Papilionoideae is a part of the legume family, which is also known as Fabaceae or Papilionaceae in different classification systems.
- Some taxonomists use the subfamily Papilionoideae to classify plants that are commonly known as legumes, such as beans and peas.
- The subfamily Papilionoideae is a widely accepted alternative name for the family Papilionaceae in many botanical classification systems.