Subfamily Smilacaceae (Noun)
Meaning
One of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The subfamily Smilacaceae is one of the many subgroups that some taxonomists recognize within the Liliaceae family.
- Botanists continue to debate the classification of the subfamily Smilacaceae and its relation to the Liliaceae.
- The characteristics and diversity of the subfamily Smilacaceae make it a subject of ongoing research in plant systematics.
- Although some classification systems include the subfamily Smilacaceae, many authorities do not recognize it as a distinct group.
- Studies on the phylogeny of the Liliaceae have led to varying proposals regarding the status and boundaries of the subfamily Smilacaceae.