Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Family Gramineae.
Family Gramineae - as a noun
The grasses: chiefly herbaceous but some woody plants including cereals; bamboo; reeds; sugar cane
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
family graminaceaefamily poaceaegraminaceaegramineaegrass familypoaceaeHypernyms (Closely Related)
liliopsid familymonocot familyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The family gramineae is known for its economic importance in agriculture."
"Members of the family gramineae are characterized by their long, slender leaves."
"The plant taxonomy classifies family gramineae under the order Poales."
"Many staple food crops belong to the family gramineae."
"The family gramineae exhibits a wide range of morphological diversity."