papilionoideae Synonyms
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papilionoideae Meaning
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papilionoideae (n)
alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Papilionaceae
papilionoideae Sentence Examples
- Papilionoideae, or the butterfly pea family, is a subfamily of flowering plants known for their distinctive flower structure.
- Members of the Papilionoideae subfamily exhibit bilateral symmetry in their flowers, resembling a butterfly's shape.
- Pea plants (Pisum sativum) belong to the Papilionoideae subfamily, characterized by their distinctive pea-like pods.
- Beans, lentils, and soybeans are all members of the Papilionoideae subfamily, providing significant nutritional value.
- Clover plants (Trifolium spp.
- ), found in meadows and pastures, belong to the Papilionoideae subfamily and contribute to nitrogen fixation.
- Lupines (Lupinus spp.
- ), known for their vibrant blue flowers, are also members of the Papilionoideae subfamily.
- The genus Phaseolus, including common beans and runner beans, belongs to the Papilionoideae subfamily and is cultivated worldwide.
- Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a member of the Papilionoideae subfamily and serves as an important forage crop for livestock.
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alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Papilionaceae
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Papilionoideae, or the butterfly pea family, is a subfamily of flowering plants known for their distinctive flower structure.
Members of the Papilionoideae subfamily exhibit bilateral symmetry in their flowers, resembling a butterfly's shape.
Pea plants (Pisum sativum) belong to the Papilionoideae subfamily, characterized by their distinctive pea-like pods.
Beans, lentils, and soybeans are all members of the Papilionoideae subfamily, providing significant nutritional value.
