Agavaceae
Definition
A taxonomic family of monocotyledonous angiosperm plants (Agavaceae), currently classified as a subfamily (Agavoideae) within the Asparagaceae family. It comprises perennial, xerophytic, or succulent plants, with leaves often arranged in basal rosettes and perfectly adapted to hot and dry climates, including famous economic and ornamental genera such as Agave, Yucca, and Sansevieria.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agavaceae
- Agave family
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Plural feminine noun or variable adjective following standard scientific botanical terminology. |
| Formation | Derived from the type genus 'Agave' combined with the standard familial suffix '-aceae'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæɡ.ə.ˈveɪ.siː.iː] |
| Source | Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG) Classification Records |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Multe specii de agavacee au dezvoltat tulpini fibroase extrem de rezistente pentru a susține inflorescențele grele.
EN: Many agavaceae species have developed highly durable fibrous stems to support their heavy inflorescences.
RO: Acest tratat analizează distribuția geografică a diverselor agavacee pe continentul american.
EN: This treatise analyzes the geographic distribution of various agavaceae across the American continent.
RO: Din punct de vedere morfologic, aceste agavacee prezintă celule mari specializate în stocarea apei.
EN: From a morphological standpoint, these agavaceae present large cells specialized in water storage.
Idioms & Phrases
Caractere de agavacee / Agavaceae characteristics
RO: Ansamblul de trăsături anatomice și fiziologice distinctive care permit încadrarea unei plante în această familie.
EN: The ensemble of distinctive anatomical and physiological traits that allow a plant to be categorized within this family.
Flora de agavacee / Agavaceae flora
RO: Totalitatea speciilor din această familie care populează un anumit areal geografic arid.
EN: The totality of species from this family that inhabit a specific arid geographical area.
Sistematică a agavaceelor / Agavaceae systematics
RO: Studiul evolutiv și genetic folosit pentru reclasificarea acestor plante conform analizelor ADN moderne.
EN: The evolutionary and genetic study used to reclassify these plants according to modern DNA analyses.
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