What is another word for Order Umbellales?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdəɹ ˈʌmbɪlˌe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Order Umbellales is a taxonomic classification for a group of angiosperms or flowering plants. Synonyms for this order include the Apiaceae family, also known as the carrot family, or the Umbelliferae family. The family is so named because of its flowers which are arranged in a characteristic umbrella-like shape. The Order Umbellales includes many important food and spice crops such as carrots, celery, parsley, anise, cumin, and fennel. This group of plants also has significant medicinal properties and has been used for centuries for various ailments. By any name, plants in the Order Umbellales are valuable and diverse members of the plant kingdom.
