Erythroxylaceae

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A family of tropical plants, like the coca plant, that have simple leaves and fruits with a hard stone inside

noun
/ˌɛrɪˌθrɒksɪˈleɪʃiː/

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: Erythroxyláceas

Botanists study various members of the Erythroxylaceae family for their unique fruit characteristics.

Examples

Plants in the Erythroxylaceae family are primarily found in tropical regions, showcasing their diverse adaptations.
Cocaine, another brain-affecting substance, comes from the coca plant (Erythroxylaceae family).

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The Erythroxylaceae family includes the coca plant, which is famous for producing cocaine.

Surface Forms

Erythroxylaceae singular

Erythroxylaceae plural

Morphology

Erythroxylaceae = Erythroxylum (opaque) = Erythroxylum + aceae

Although formally formed from the genus name + the botanical family suffix, this technical taxonomic formation is not meaningfully transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Erythroxylaceae comes from Greek parts erythro- meaning 'red', xyl- meaning 'wood', and the ending -aceae that shows it is a plant family. Think 'red wood' — the name was given for a plant with reddish wood, which is why Erythroxylaceae now means that group of tropical plants, including the coca plant.