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Elaeagnaceae

Elaeagnaceae

9.9
A group of shrubs and small trees that often have thorns and include oleasters
  • noun
  • /ˌɛleɪəˈɡneɪʃiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : elaeagnáceas
  • Botanists have discovered new members of the Elaeagnaceae in central Asia.

Examples

  • The Elaeagnaceae include hardy plants that thrive in poor soils.

  • Several species within the Elaeagnaceae family are valued for their ornamental qualities.

  • The Elaeagnaceae family includes several species of shrubs.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Elaeagnaceae for their hardiness.

  • Several species within the Elaeagnaceae family are valued for their ornamental qualities.

  • The Elaeagnaceae include hardy plants that thrive in poor soils.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Elaeagnaceae for their drought resistance and adaptability.

Synonyms

oleaster family
vsElaeagnaceae
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of shrubs and small trees often with silvery leaves and spiny branches like the Russian olive

is the common or informal name used instead of the scientific one
family Elaeagnaceae
vsElaeagnaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bushes and small trees often with spines, like the Russian olive or oleaster

is the general family name without listing member species

Compounds

family Elaeagnaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bushes and small trees often with spines, like the Russian olive or oleaster

Surface Forms

Elaeagnaceae singular
Elaeagnaceae plural

Morphology

Elaeagnaceae = Elaeagnus (opaque) = Elaeagnus + aceae

Formally derived from the genus name Elaeagnus plus the botanical family-forming suffix '-aceae', but this formation requires specialized taxonomic knowledge and is not guessable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Elaeagnaceae comes from the plant name Elaeagnus, which has the Greek parts elaia 'olive' and agnos 'a shrub'. The ending -aceae shows it is a plant family, so Elaeagnaceae is the family of olive-like shrubs.