Apiaceae
|A-pi-a-ce-ae|
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/ˌeɪpiˈeɪsiˌi/
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/ˌeɪpɪˈeɪsiː/
carrot/parsley plant family
Etymology
'Apiaceae' originates from modern Latin, specifically from the genus name 'Apium,' where 'apium' meant 'parsley' or 'celery.' The suffix '-aceae' is used in botanical Latin to denote a family.
'Apiaceae' was formerly known as 'Umbelliferae' due to the umbrella-like arrangement of their flowers, but the modern name is based on the type genus 'Apium.'
Initially, the family was referred to as 'Umbelliferae' for its flower structure, but the name shifted to 'Apiaceae' to align with modern botanical naming conventions based on type genera.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large family of mostly aromatic flowering plants, commonly known as the carrot or parsley family, which includes plants like carrots, celery, parsley, and dill.
Carrots and parsley both belong to the Apiaceae family.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 00:19