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Thymelaeaceae

Thymelaeaceae

9.9
A group of trees, bushes, and small plants with tough bark that grow mainly in Australia and tropical Africa
  • noun
  • /θaɪˌmɛl.iˈeɪ.si.i/
  • Specialized
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  • The Thymelaeaceae include a variety of shrubs and herbs that are primarily found in Australia and tropical regions.

Examples

  • Researchers found several new Thymelaeaceae species in tropical Africa.

  • The Thymelaeaceae include many species with medicinal properties.

  • Some members of the Thymelaeaceae produce fibers used for making paper.

  • The Thymelaeaceae family includes many unique species.

  • Did you know that Thymelaeaceae plants thrive in harsh conditions?

  • Researchers identified several new species of Thymelaeaceae in tropical Africa that have unique adaptations to their environment.

  • Some plants in the Thymelaeaceae family are known for their strong, fibrous bark which is used to make high-quality paper.

Synonyms

daphne family
vsThymelaeaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of trees, shrubs, and small plants with tough bark that grow in Australia and tropical Africa

is the scientific name used in botanical classification

Surface Forms

Thymelaeaceae singular
Thymelaeaceae plural

Morphology

Thymelaeaceae = Thymelaea (opaque) = Thymelaea + aceae

A Latinized genus name plus the technical taxonomic suffix '-aceae' form a specialist botanical name that is not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Thymelaeaceae comes from the plant name Thymelaea plus the scientific ending -aceae, which means 'family' in plant names. Thymelaea is thought to come from Greek words for 'thyme' and 'olive' because these plants often smell a little like thyme and have tough bark like olive wood, so the family name fits these shrubs and trees.