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Myristicaceae

Myristicaceae

9.9
A family of tropical trees like the nutmeg tree whose seeds have a soft cover and a strong smell
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪrɪˈstɪkəˌsi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Myristicaceae family includes the tree that produces nutmeg, widely used as a spice.

Examples

  • Many Myristicaceae trees have seeds enveloped by a fleshy aril, attracting various animals.

  • Researchers studied the ecological roles of Myristicaceae species in Southeast Asian rainforests.

  • The Myristicaceae family includes several aromatic trees.

  • Nutmeg is a well-known member of the Myristicaceae family.

  • Many Myristicaceae trees have seeds surrounded by a fleshy aril, which attracts various animals.

  • Researchers observed the aromatic characteristics of Myristicaceae trees in tropical ecosystems.

  • The Myristicaceae family is known for its aromatic seeds, particularly nutmeg, that are used in cooking.

Synonyms

family Myristicaceae
vsMyristicaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees that includes the nutmeg tree and produces spice seeds

is the scientific name for the same group rather than a common label
nutmeg family
vsMyristicaceae
  • Specialized
7.9

A group of tropical trees that have scented seeds used as spices like nutmeg

is the scientific name for the same group rather than a common label

Compounds

family Myristicaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees that includes the nutmeg tree and produces spice seeds

Surface Forms

Myristicaceae singular
Myristicaceas plural

Morphology

Myristicaceae = Myristica (opaque) = Myristica + aceae

The form is a standard botanical family name formed from a genus, but ordinary learners will not infer the meaning without knowledge of taxonomic suffixes.

Etymology

Myristicaceae comes from the plant name Myristica, the nutmeg tree; Myristica comes from a Greek word meaning 'fragrant', and the ending -aceae means 'family' in plant names. So Myristicaceae is the 'nutmeg family' of fragrant tropical trees.