RESEDACEAE Meaning and
Definition
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Resedaceae is a botanical term referring to a family of flowering plants. It is a taxonomic family of dicotyledonous plants, also known as the mignonette family. The family consists of herbaceous or shrubby plants that are characterized by their distinctive flowers.
Plants belonging to the Resedaceae family are typically found in temperate regions, particularly in Europe and North Africa. They can also be found in some parts of Asia. The plants are characterized by their deeply lobed leaves, with alternate or basal arrangement. The leaves are usually simple, although in some species they may be compound.
The flowers of Resedaceae are typically small and inconspicuous, arranged in dense spikes or racemes. They often have a greenish or yellowish color, and lack petals, having instead petal-like sepals. The fruits are usually capsules containing numerous seeds.
The Resedaceae family includes several species of plants, among which the common mignonette (Reseda odorata) is the most well-known. The common mignonette is a fragrant plant that is often cultivated for its pleasant aroma and is used in the perfume industry.
Overall, the Resedaceae family is diverse and encompasses a range of plants with various characteristics. These plants can be of interest to botanists, horticulturists, and enthusiasts of floral diversity.
Common Misspellings for RESEDACEAE
- eesedaceae
- desedaceae
- fesedaceae
- tesedaceae
- 5esedaceae
- 4esedaceae
- rwsedaceae
- rssedaceae
- rdsedaceae
- rrsedaceae
- r4sedaceae
- r3sedaceae
- reaedaceae
- rezedaceae
- rexedaceae
- rededaceae
- reeedaceae
- rewedaceae
- reswdaceae
- resedafceae
Etymology of RESEDACEAE
The word "Resedaceae" is derived from the Latin name for the family of flowering plants to which it refers. The family name "Resedaceae" comes from the genus "Reseda", which is the type genus of this family. The genus name "Reseda" originates from the Latin word "resedo", meaning "to calm" or "to assuage", referring to the medicinal properties associated with some species in the Reseda genus.
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