Umbelliferae (Noun)
Meaning
Plants having flowers in umbels: parsley; carrot; anise; caraway; celery; dill.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The parsley and dill arranged in umbels create a visually appealing garden display.
- Members of the Umbelliferae family, such as carrot and celery, have hollow stems and can be quite edible.
- Umbelliferae, like anise and caraway, have aromatic seeds and often have been used for culinary purposes.
- Herbs like parsley, which belongs to the Umbelliferae family, often add a delicate flavor to salads and sauces.
- Umbelliferae species such as celery are characterized by flowers grouped into distinctive umbrella-shaped clusters.