Commelinidae

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Translingual

Etymology

Commelina +‎ -idae

Proper noun

Commelinidae

  1. A taxonomic subclass within the class Liliopsida – the grasses, rushes, sedges and similar plants, now included in the commelinids.

Usage notes

  • Under APG III (2009), the members of this group have become the core of the commelinids, a clade which also includes the palms and gingers. The subclass Commelinidae is likely to become dated.

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