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family leguminosae

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The term "family leguminosae" refers to a large group of plants that includes trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs which produce bean pods. In simpler terms, it's a category of plants that are known for their seeds, which often come in pods, like beans or peas.

Explanation:
  • Noun: "family leguminosae" (pronounced: fam-uh-lee leh-goo-mih-NOH-say)
  • Category: This term is used in botany (the study of plants).
  • Characteristics: Plants in this family typically have:
    • Bean-shaped seeds.
    • They can grow in various forms, such as trees (like the mesquite), shrubs (like certain clovers), vines (like lentils), or herbs (like alfalfa).
Usage Instructions:
  • You would use "family leguminosae" when discussing plant classification in science, particularly in botany.
  • It’s more of a technical term, so it might not come up in everyday conversation unless you are talking about plants.
Example:
  • "The peanut plant belongs to the family leguminosae, which means it produces pods that contain seeds."
Advanced Usage:
  • In scientific discussions, you might hear about the different subfamilies of leguminosae, which include:
    • Caesalpiniaceae: Often includes flowering plants like the yellow-flowered cassia.
    • Mimosaceae: Known for plants like the sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica).
    • Papilionaceae: Includes plants like peas and beans.
Word Variants:
  • Legume: A common term that refers to the seeds or pods produced by plants in the family leguminosae. For example, beans, lentils, and peas are all legumes.
Different Meanings:
  • In everyday language, "legume" refers specifically to the edible seeds or pods, while "family leguminosae" refers to the broader classification of the plants.
Synonyms:
  • Fabaceae: This is another name for the family leguminosae, often used in scientific contexts.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "family leguminosae," but you might hear phrases like "plant family" when discussing groups of similar plants in casual conversation.
Noun
  1. a large family of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs bearing bean pods; divided for convenience into the subfamilies Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae

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