Umbelliferae

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Etymology

Latin umbella (umbrella) + [[-fer#Latin|fer|-fer]] (bearer (fem. pl. form))

Proper noun

Umbelliferae

  1. A taxonomic family within the order Apiales Apiaceae; the carrot family: aromatic plants having inflorescences called umbels.

Usage notes

  • This is an accepted alternative name for Apiaceae.

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