Compositae

See also: compositae

Translingual

Etymology

Latin plural substantive of compositus (“made up of parts”)

Proper noun

Compositae

  1. A taxonomic family within the order Asterales – Asteraceae, the composite plants.

Usage notes

  • This is an accepted alternative name for Asteraceae.

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