polygonaceae (Meaning)
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polygonaceae (n)
a family of plants of order Polygonales chiefly of the north temperate zone; includes the buckwheats
Synonyms & Antonyms of polygonaceae
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polygonaceae Sentence Examples
- Polygonaceae, the buckwheat family, is a group of flowering plants characterized by their triangular or polygonal leaves.
- The family Polygonaceae includes over 1,000 species distributed worldwide.
- Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) are two well-known members of the Polygonaceae family.
- Members of the Polygonaceae family possess ocrea, which are stipule-like structures that sheath the stem below each leaf.
- The seeds of Polygonaceae plants typically have a hard outer coating called a testa.
- The genus Polygonum, the largest in the Polygonaceae family, includes knotweeds, smartweeds, and dock plants.
- Species of the Polygonaceae family can be used as food, medicine, and ornamental plants.
- The leaves of rhubarb, a member of the Polygonaceae family, are often consumed in pies and other desserts.
- Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), a non-native invasive species in many parts of the world, belongs to the Polygonaceae family.
- Research on Polygonaceae plants has revealed their potential for use in pharmaceuticals, skincare products, and biofuels.
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a family of plants of order Polygonales chiefly of the north temperate zone; includes the buckwheats
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Polygonaceae, the buckwheat family, is a group of flowering plants characterized by their triangular or polygonal leaves.
The family Polygonaceae includes over 1,000 species distributed worldwide.
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) are two well-known members of the Polygonaceae family.
Members of the Polygonaceae family possess ocrea, which are stipule-like structures that sheath the stem below each leaf.
