What is another word for Poaceae?

Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊsiː] (IPA)

Poaceae is a botanical family of plants commonly known as grasses. Grasses are herbaceous plants, with fibrous or rhizomatous roots, and round, hollow stems. They are widely distributed around the world, thriving in various climates and habitats, from deserts to forests to wetlands. Some synonyms for Poaceae include Gramineae, Saccharum, and Bambuseae. Gramineae is a synonym used by some taxonomists, while Saccharum is used to refer to Poaceae species that are commonly used for their sweet juices, such as sugarcane. Bambuseae refers specifically to the giant bamboo subfamily of Poaceae, which are known for their tall and sturdy stems.

What are the hypernyms for Poaceae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: cereal grasses, cereal plant, plant of cereal family, plant of family Poaceae, straw-like plant, plants for cereal production, grain plants

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