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Vocabulary Entry
umbellifer
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A plant belonging to the umbelliferous family, which includes many herbs with umbrella-shaped flower clusters.
Example Sentences
"Carrots and parsley are examples of umbellifers commonly used in cooking."
"The garden was filled with beautiful umbellifers attracting various insects."
"Botanists study umbellifers to understand their role in ecosystems."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the family of plants known as the Umbelliferae.
Example Sentences
"The umbellifer family includes a variety of edible and medicinal plants."
"She wore a dress patterned with umbellifer flowers."
"The umbellifer species are often found in temperate regions."