Verbena Family (Noun)
Meaning
Family of New World tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs and trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Verbenaceae or verbena family consists of more than 100 genera of flowering plants with about 2,000 species, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
- Verbenaceae, also known as the verbena family, comprises flowering plants with over 2,000 species and is a major source of medicinal herbs.
- Some species in the verbena family have become popular garden ornamentals due to their fragrant flowers and adaptability to various climates.
- Several members of the verbena family have been traditionally used for centuries in folk medicine for treating a range of ailments, including digestive issues and fever.
- A recent botanical study identified new species within the verbena family that are found exclusively in tropical rainforests and have potential for producing new medicinal compounds.