Trillium Family (Noun)
Meaning
Small family of herbs having flowers with 3 petals and 3 sepals; in some classification systems considered a subfamily of the Liliaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The trillium family consists of approximately 40 species of perennial plants native to temperate regions of North America and Asia.
- The trillium family is a small but distinct group of flowering plants that are commonly found in woodland environments.
- Botanists have traditionally classified the trillium family as a subfamily of the Liliaceae, but some recent studies suggest it may be a distinct family.
- Plants in the trillium family are characterized by their unique flowers, which have three petals and three sepals.
- Members of the trillium family are popular among gardeners and wildflower enthusiasts due to their attractive and delicate blooms.