solanaceae
Pronunciation: [ˌsoʊləˈneɪʃiː]
Word
Context: "botany"
(noun) a family of plants that includes many important food crops and ornamentals. These plants often have star-shaped flowers and can be found in gardens. Some members are tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants.
Example
Tomatoes and peppers belong to the Solanaceae family, which is very important for our meals.
Example
Not all plants in the garden are part of the Solanaceae; some belong to different families.
Example
Which of these plants are part of the Solanaceae family?
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