Sundew Family (Noun)
Meaning
A family of carnivorous herbs and shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sundew family of plants are known for their modified leaves that capture and digest insects for nutrients.
- The sundew family, also known as Droseraceae, includes species that thrive in nutrient-poor soil.
- Members of the sundew family are found on every continent except Antarctica, often in bogs and marshes.
- Plants in the sundew family have adaptations such as sticky leaves and snap traps to obtain essential nutrients.
- Bug-eating members of the sundew family have evolved unique strategies to lure and capture small animals.