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umbelliferous

/uhm-buh-lif-er-uhs/US // ˌʌm bəˈlɪf ər əs //UK // (ˌʌmbɪˈlɪfərəs) //

伞状的,伞状花序,伞形花序,伞形结构

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : bearing an umbel or umbels.
    • : belonging to the Umbelliferae, the parsley family of plants.

Examples

  • Anise, an′is, n. an umbelliferous plant, the aromatic seeds of which are used in making cordials.

  • Arracacha, ar-a-kach′, n. an umbelliferous plant with esculent roots, native to the northern parts of South America.

  • Many of these frequent the blossoms of Golden-rods, umbelliferous and other late-flowering plants.

  • A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel, cultivated for its seeds.'

  • A gum-resin derived from an unascertained umbelliferous plant.