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Definition of "umbelliferae" [umbelliferae]

  • Plants having flowers in umbels: parsley; carrot; anise; caraway; celery; dill (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "umbelliferae" in a sentence
  • "Carrots are a member of the umbelliferae family along with celery and parsnips, which are being investigated by the National Cancer Institute for potential health benefits."
  • "Guggul is a special type of myrrh resin secreted by certain umbelliferae plants."
  • "[* The smooth surface of these tubes sufficiently proves that they are not furnished by a plant of the family of umbelliferae.] [* The caricillo del manati, which grows abundantly on the banks of the Orinoco, attains from eight to ten feet in height.]"