How Do You Spell LARDIZABALACEAE?

Pronunciation: [lˈɑːdɪzˌabɐlˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA)

Lardizabalaceae is the name of a family of flowering plants that are native to Asia and the Americas. The word is spelled "lahr-diz-uh-buh-LAY-see-ee" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first part of the name is pronounced with a long "a" sound, followed by a soft "d" and "z" sound. The second part of the word is pronounced with a long "a" and "b" sound, followed by a stressed "uh" sound. The final part of the word is pronounced with a long "a" sound, followed by a stressed "see" sound and a soft "ee" sound.

LARDIZABALACEAE Meaning and Definition

1. Lardizabalaceae is a noun, referring to a family of flowering plants within the order Ranunculales. It comprises woody climbing shrubs that are native to Asia and the Americas. This family is characterized by its ornamental and often vigorous growth habits, making it popular in horticulture.

   Plants belonging to the Lardizabalaceae family typically have palmate leaves, consisting of multiple leaflets arranged radially from a common point, like fingers on a hand. The flowers are usually arranged in clusters or racemes and are actinomorphic, meaning they can be divided into symmetrical halves by more than one plane. They have six or more, usually petal-like, tepals and numerous stamens, with the ovary positioned in the center. The fruits of these plants are generally fleshy, berry-like drupes.

   Due to their attractive foliage and flowers, some members of the Lardizabalaceae family are cultivated as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes. The most well-known species within this family is the climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris), admired for its showy white flowers and ability to cling onto walls and other structures. The wood of certain lardizabalaceous species is also used for various purposes, such as making furniture or tools.

   Overall, Lardizabalaceae is a diverse family of climbing shrubs that add aesthetic value to both natural environments and human landscapes, thanks to their beautiful flowers and attractive foliage.

Common Misspellings for LARDIZABALACEAE

• kardizabalaceae
• pardizabalaceae
• oardizabalaceae
• lzrdizabalaceae
• lsrdizabalaceae
• lwrdizabalaceae
• lqrdizabalaceae
• laedizabalaceae
• laddizabalaceae
• lafdizabalaceae
• latdizabalaceae
• la5dizabalaceae
• la4dizabalaceae
• larsizabalaceae
• larxizabalaceae
• larcizabalaceae
• larfizabalaceae
• larrizabalaceae
• lareizabalaceae

Etymology of LARDIZABALACEAE

The word "Lardizabalaceae" is derived from the scientific name of a family of flowering plants, Lardizabalaceae. The name Lardizabalaceae was coined by French naturalist Michel Adanson in the year 1763, in honor of Spanish botanist Jacinto Antonio Lardizábal y Eliza, who was known for his work on botany and exploration in Mexico. The suffix "-aceae" is a common ending used in the scientific naming of plant families, indicating a group of related plants.

Similar spelling word for LARDIZABALACEAE

• Lardizabala Family.