What is another word for family Compositae?
Pronunciation:
[ fˈamɪli kˈɒmpəsˌɪtiː], [ fˈamɪli kˈɒmpəsˌɪtiː], [ f_ˈa_m_ɪ_l_i k_ˈɒ_m_p_ə_s_ˌɪ_t_iː]
Synonyms for Family compositae:
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n.
• Asteraceae • Compositae • aster family • family Asteraceae
How to use "Family compositae" in context?
Family Compositae comprises about 3300 genera and 6000 species of medicinal and ornamental plants. The family is divided into four subfamilies: Asteroideae, Compositae, Rutaeeae, and Valerianae. Asteroideae is the largest subfamily with about 1700 genera and 6000 species. Compositae, Rutaeeae, and Valerianae are each smaller with about 350 genera and 1000 species. The main economic importance of family Compositae is medicinal plants, which account for more than two thirds of the species.
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- Synonyms:
- dicot, magnoliopsid, dicotyledon, Gymnosperms.