Zingiberaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of tropical monocotyledonous plants of order Musales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Zingiberaceae family is commonly known for producing ginger, turmeric, and cardamom that are widely used spices and medicinal plants.
- Zingiberaceae members have rhizomes, which provide a means for asexual reproduction and also contain the essential oils responsible for the aromas of these plants.
- Zingiberaceae, also called the ginger family, consists of over 1300 species and approximately 52 different genera.
- Further research is required to establish the exact phylogenetic relationships within the Zingiberaceae family due to previous conflicting results.
- Plants of the Zingiberaceae family have been used in various cultures for both culinary and medicinal purposes.