umbelliferous

Meanings

• adjective

  Belonging to or characteristic of the Umbelliferous order of plants, which includes carrots, parsley, and other plants with umbels of flowers.

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Variants

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umbelliferous

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'umbelliferous', meaning 'umbrella-bearing'. This refers to the characteristic umbrella-like arrangement of flowers in the Umbelliferous order.

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Trivia

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1. The Umbelliferous order contains over 3,000 species of plants.

2. The term 'umbelliferous' is derived from the Latin word 'umbella', meaning 'umbrella'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apiaceae: The Umbelliferous order is also known as the Apiaceae, which is the largest family in the order.

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The Umbelliferous order of plants has a rich cultural history. Many of these plants have been used for food and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Carrots, for example, were originally cultivated for their purple or yellow roots, which were used for food coloring. Parsley was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a garnish and for medicinal purposes.

How to Memorize "umbelliferous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plant with an umbrella-like arrangement of flowers. This can help you remember that the term 'umbelliferous' refers to plants with this characteristic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'umbelliferous' with common plants in this order, such as carrots and parsley.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Umbrellas Mean Umbelliferous' to help remember the definition.

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