Ulmaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A dicot family of the order Urticales including: genera Ulmus, Celtis, Planera, Trema.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ulmaceae family consists of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, commonly found in temperate and tropical regions.
- Ulmaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes the genera Ulmus, Celtis, Planera, and Trema, among others.
- The Ulmaceae family is often associated with the order Urticales, which also includes the nettle and mulberry families.
- Botanists have identified several species within the Ulmaceae family that are of significant economic and ecological importance.
- The Ulmaceae family is characterized by its simple, alternate leaves and small, greenish flowers that are often arranged in clusters.