Araceae
Definition
An extensive family of monocotyledonous, herbaceous plants distributed predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by specific inflorescences consisting of a fleshy axis called a spadix, surrounded by a modified leaf, often spectacularly colored, called a spathe. This family includes famous genera such as Anthurium, Philodendron, or Monstera, valued globally as indoor ornamental plants due to their exotic and decorative foliage.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Araceae
- Aroids
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine plural noun, maintaining an identical base structural form in singular contexts. |
| Formation | Scientific neologism adopted from the Latin taxonomic designation Araceae. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [əˈreɪsiiː] |
| Source | Lexicon of Systematic Botany and Monocotyledon Classifications |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Profesorul de biologie a explicat structura unică a florilor la aracee, evidențiind rolul spatei în atragerea polenizatorilor.
EN: The biology professor explained the unique flower structure in araceae, highlighting the spathe's role in attracting pollinators.
RO: Multe specii de aracee conțin cristale de oxalat de calciu, ceea ce le face toxice pentru animalele de companie dacă sunt mestecate.
EN: Many araceae species contain calcium oxalate crystals, making them toxic to pets if chewed.
RO: În sera botanică s-a deschis o expoziție dedicată colecțiilor rare de aracee din bazinele hidrografice amazoniene.
EN: An exhibition dedicated to rare araceae collections from the Amazonian river basins opened in the botanical greenhouse.
Idioms & Phrases
Inflorescența la aracee / Araceae inflorescence / aroid flowering structural system
RO: Sistemul reproductiv specific compus dintr-un spadix cilindric cărnos ce poartă flori minuscule și este protejat de o spată bracteiformă.
EN: The specific reproductive system composed of a fleshy cylindrical spadix bearing tiny flowers and protected by a bract-like spathe.
Specii de aracee / Araceae species / aroid varieties
RO: Varietăți de plante clasificate în această familie, adaptate atât la mediul forestier umed, cât și la creșterea controlată în ghivece.
EN: Plant varieties classified within this family, adapted both to humid forest environments and controlled growth in pots.
Morfologia familiei aracee / Araceae family morphology
RO: Ansamblul trăsăturilor anatomice și adaptative (cum ar fi rădăcinile aeriene) care definesc reprezentanții acestui grup vegetal.
EN: The ensemble of anatomical and adaptive traits (such as aerial roots) that define the representatives of this plant group.
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