umbelliferous in a sentence
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Definition
Umbelliferous refers to plants belonging to the family Apiaceae, characterized by their umbrella-shaped clusters of flowers and often including edible vegetables like carrots and celery.
Sample Sentences
- The umbelliferous plants in the garden attracted a variety of pollinators.
- Carrots and celery are well-known examples of umbelliferous vegetables.
- Studying umbelliferous species can provide insights into the evolution of flowering plants.
- The umbelliferous family includes many herbs that are used in traditional medicine.
- Botanists often identify umbelliferous plants by their distinctive flower arrangements.
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