Umbelliferae

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Umbelliferae

Umbelliferae (pronounced um-buh-lif-uh-ree), also known as Apiaceae, is a large family of mostly aromatic flowering plants named after the type genus Apium and commonly known as the celery, carrot or parsley family, or simply as umbellifers.

Etymology

The name "Umbelliferae" comes from the inflorescence being generally in the form of a compound "umbel", and has its roots in Latin where umbella means a parasol or sunshade, in reference to the umbrella-like flower clusters.

Description

The family, which is one of the largest in the plant kingdom, includes a diverse assortment of species. Many of these are aromatic herbs with hollow stems and are known for their umbel-shaped flower heads. These plants are characterized by the presence of alternate, usually compound leaves, and tiny flowers packed into a compact inflorescence.

Notable Species

Some notable species within the Umbelliferae family include:

Related Terms

  • Inflorescence - the arrangement of flowers on a plant.
  • Apium - a genus of plants in the family Umbelliferae.
  • Daucus - a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Umbelliferae.

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