Umbelliferae
noun plural
Um·bel·lif·er·ae
ˌəm-bə-ˈlif-ə-ˌrē
: 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)
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“Umbelliferae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Umbelliferae. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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