family papilionacea (Meaning)
family papilionacea (n)
leguminous plants whose flowers have butterfly-shaped corollas; commonly included in the family Leguminosae
Synonyms & Antonyms of family papilionacea
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family papilionacea Sentence Examples
- Papilionaceae, also known as the pea or legume family, is one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants, comprising around 750 genera and 18,000 species.
- The papilionaceous flowers of the pea family are characterized by their distinctive butterfly-shaped structure, with five petals that include a large standard petal, two wing petals, and two keel petals enclosing the reproductive organs.
- The seeds of papilionaceous plants are typically contained in pods called legumes, which exhibit a wide range of shapes and sizes depending on the species.
- Papilionaceous plants are found in a variety of habitats around the world, from grasslands and forests to deserts and mountains.
- Many papilionaceous plants are economically valuable, serving as important food sources for humans and animals, as well as providing timber, fiber, and other products.
- Soybean (Glycine max), a well-known papilionaceous crop, is one of the world's most important sources of edible oil and protein.
- The papilionaceous legume alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a widely cultivated forage crop used for feeding livestock.
- Clover (Trifolium spp.
- ), another papilionaceous plant, is commonly grown as a cover crop and for use in lawns and pastures.
- Lupins (Lupinus spp.)
FAQs About the word family papilionacea
leguminous plants whose flowers have butterfly-shaped corollas; commonly included in the family Leguminosae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Papilionaceae, also known as the pea or legume family, is one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants, comprising around 750 genera and 18,000 species.
The papilionaceous flowers of the pea family are characterized by their distinctive butterfly-shaped structure, with five petals that include a large standard petal, two wing petals, and two keel petals enclosing the reproductive organs.
The seeds of papilionaceous plants are typically contained in pods called legumes, which exhibit a wide range of shapes and sizes depending on the species.
Papilionaceous plants are found in a variety of habitats around the world, from grasslands and forests to deserts and mountains.
