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martyniaceae

/mɑːrˌtɪniˈeɪsiː/

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noun

/mɑːrˌtɪniˈeɪsiː/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое существительное, обозначающее семейство цветковых растений, которое в большинстве систем классификации не считается отдельным семейством, а включается в семейство Педалиевые (Pedaliaceae).

A taxonomic noun referring to a family of flowering plants that, in most classification systems, is not considered a separate family but is included within the Pedaliaceae family.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Botanical classificationC2formalscientific

    A family of flowering plants historically recognized but now generally included within the family Pedaliaceae, distinguished by glandular hairs and fruit capsules with hooked projections.

    ruМартиниевые

    • In most modern taxonomic systems, Martyniaceae is not treated as a separate family and its genera are placed in Pedaliaceae.
    • The former family Martyniaceae includes the genera Proboscidea, Ibicella, and Martynia.
    • Botanists studying the order Lamiales often debate the delimitation of Martyniaceae.
  2. Common referenceC2informalamericanscientific

    Informal name for the group of plants known as devil's claws or unicorn plants, valued for their ornamental flowers and unusual fruit.

    ruРаспространённое название

    • Gardeners in arid regions often grow Martyniaceae species for their striking blooms.
    • The dried seed pods of Martyniaceae are popular in dried flower arrangements.
    • Some Native American tribes used Martyniaceae plants for medicinal purposes.