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Buxaceae

Buxaceae

9.9
A group of evergreen bushes and small trees, for example boxwoods
  • noun
  • /bʌkˈseɪ.i/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Buxaceae
  • The Buxaceae family includes popular ornamental plants like boxwoods.

Examples

  • The Buxaceae family is known for including boxwoods and other evergreen shrubs.

  • The Buxaceae family includes many popular ornamental plants.

  • Many gardens feature members of the Buxaceae for their dense, evergreen foliage.

  • Researchers study the Buxaceae to better understand plant distribution and evolution.

  • Do you know which plants belong to the Buxaceae family?

  • Many gardens feature members of the Buxaceae family because of their dense, evergreen foliage.

  • People often choose plants from the Buxaceae family for landscaping due to their hardy nature.

Synonyms

box family
vsBuxaceae
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of evergreen shrubs and small trees with glossy leaves, including boxwood, found worldwide

is the scientific Latin family name used in formal classification
family Buxaceae
vsBuxaceae
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of evergreen shrubs and small trees like boxwood

is the common name used more in everyday speech

Compounds

family Buxaceae
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of evergreen shrubs and small trees like boxwood

Surface Forms

Buxaceae singular

Morphology

Buxaceae = Buxus (opaque) = bux + aceae

Formed by a genus name plus the specialized botanical family suffix '-aceae'; both elements are technical and not inferable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Buxaceae comes from the plant name Buxus, which means 'box' or 'boxwood'. Think of a wooden 'box' made from that tree, and you will remember that Buxaceae is the family of boxwoods and similar evergreen shrubs.