Definitions
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- proper noun A taxonomic
family within theorder Asparagales — manygenera offlowering plants .
Etymologies
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Ruscus + -aceae
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Examples
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Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is from the Ruscaceae family (genus Convallaria).
Urban Lily Ayala Sender 2009
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The Ponytail Palm was formerly considered a member of the lily family, but has been reclassified as a member of the Ruscaceae family.
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