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Umbelliferae

noun plural

Um·​bel·​lif·​er·​ae ˌəm-bə-ˈlif-ə-ˌrē How to pronounce Umbelliferae (audio)
in some classifications
: a large family of often fragrant or aromatic plants (order Umbellales) that have small flowers borne in umbels and include numerous economically important plants (as the carrot, anise, caraway, dill, and parsley) : apiaceae
umbellifer noun

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“Umbelliferae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Umbelliferae. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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