Plant Taxonomy

adjective relating to plants or plant life; botanical

• The botanic garden is home to a wide variety of plant species.
• I love taking walks in the botanic garden, it's so peaceful.
• Let's go check out the botanic garden, it's supposed to be really cool.
• Her mind was a botanic garden of ideas, constantly growing and evolving.

noun A green plant with feathery leaves that reproduces by spores instead of seeds.

• The ferns in the botanical garden were meticulously cared for by the horticulturists.
• I love how the ferns look in our backyard, they add a nice touch of greenery.
• Check out that cool fern growing in the corner of the yard!
• The ferns of knowledge spread and grew as she delved deeper into her studies.

noun a living organism that typically grows in soil and has leaves, stems, and roots

verb to place or sow (seeds) in the ground to grow

• The botanist carefully studied the structure of the new plant species.
• I heard that the plant in the office is fake and just for decoration.
• Let's go check out the new plant shop in town, I heard they have some cool succulents.
• Her kindness was like a nurturing plant, growing and spreading positivity wherever she went.

noun a type of plant with large leaves and long red or pinkish stalks that are used in cooking, especially for making pies and jams

• The chef used fresh rhubarb to make a delicious pie.
• I love the tangy taste of rhubarb in desserts.
• Let's pick some rhubarb from the backyard for a snack.
• The disagreement between the two parties was like a sour rhubarb that couldn't be sweetened.

noun the scientific study of trees and other woody plants

• Dendrology is the study of trees and woody plants, including their taxonomy, identification, and ecology.
• I'm taking a dendrology class next semester to learn more about different types of trees.
• My friend is a total tree nerd - they're really into dendrology.
• In the forest of knowledge, dendrology is like the roots that connect all other branches of study.

noun a family of flowering plants commonly known as the cashew family, including trees and shrubs with resinous or milky sap

• The Anacardiaceae family includes plants such as cashews, mangoes, and poison ivy.
• I didn't realize that cashews and mangoes are part of the Anacardiaceae family.
• Who would've thought that poison ivy belongs to the Anacardiaceae bunch?
• Just like how cashews and mangoes are related in the Anacardiaceae family, sometimes unexpected things can be connected in life.

noun a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the acanthus family, containing around 250 genera and 2,500 species

• The Acanthaceae family is known for its diverse range of flowering plants.
• I saw some cool Acanthaceae plants at the botanical garden.
• Those Acanthaceae flowers are lit!
• The Acanthaceae family is like a colorful tapestry in the garden of nature.

noun a family of flowering plants that includes kiwi fruit

adjective relating to the Actinidiaceae family

• The Actinidiaceae family includes plants like kiwi and Chinese gooseberry.
• I heard that Actinidiaceae plants are known for their delicious fruits.
• Yo, have you tried the kiwis from the Actinidiaceae family? They're bomb!
• The Actinidiaceae family is like a treasure trove of exotic fruits waiting to be discovered.

noun a family of flowering plants that includes the elderberry and viburnum species

• The Adoxaceae family consists of several species of flowering plants.
• I learned about Adoxaceae plants in my botany class.
• Those Adoxaceae shrubs are pretty cool looking.
• The Adoxaceae family tree branches out into various subgroups.

noun Aeroides is a noun referring to a genus of plants in the Araceae family, commonly known as the aroid family. These plants typically have showy foliage and are often grown as ornamentals.

• The aeroides plant is known for its unique leaf shape and vibrant colors.
• I just bought a new aeroides plant for my living room.
• Check out this cool aeroides I found at the plant shop!
• Her creativity bloomed like an aeroides in full bloom.

noun a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as stonecresses

• The aethionema plant is known for its delicate pink flowers and strong fragrance.
• I planted some aethionema in my garden because I heard they attract butterflies.
• Have you seen the aethionema blooming in the park? It's so pretty!
• The aethionema in her life brought a sense of beauty and tranquility.