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family Calycanthaceae

family Calycanthaceae

9.9
A group of shrubs and small trees with scented bark from eastern North America and eastern Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌkælɪˈkænθəˌsi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Calycanthaceae
  • The family Calycanthaceae is known for its aromatic bark and unique flower structure.

Examples

  • Several members of the family Calycanthaceae are cultivated for their attractive flowers and fragrance.

  • Many members of the family Calycanthaceae thrive in moist soil.

  • Botanists have identified new species within the family Calycanthaceae in eastern Asia.

  • The family Calycanthaceae is known for its fragrant flowers.

  • Botanists have identified new species within the family Calycanthaceae in eastern Asia.

  • The family Calycanthaceae is especially notable for its aromatic bark and unique flower structure.

  • Several members of the family Calycanthaceae are cultivated for their attractive flowers and fragrance.

Synonyms

Calycanthaceae
vsfamily Calycanthaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of bushes and small trees with scented bark from eastern United States and eastern Asia

is the same family but uses eastern North America instead of the United States
calycanthus family
vsfamily Calycanthaceae
9.9

A group of shrubs or small trees with fragrant bark and showy flowers from eastern United States and eastern Asia

is the scientific family name without the common name
strawberry-shrub family
vsfamily Calycanthaceae
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of shrubs and small trees with sweet-smelling bark and flowers

is the general family description without naming any included species

Surface Forms

family Calycanthaceae singular
families Calycanthaceae plural

Morphology

family + Calycanthaceae

This noun phrase is directly compositional: 'family' denotes a taxonomic grouping and 'Calycanthaceae' names the specific group, so the meaning (the taxonomic family of Calycanthaceae plants) follows straightforwardly from the constituents. The pattern 'family + family-name' is a regular, cross-linguistic scientific naming convention and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Family Calycanthaceae: The name family Calycanthaceae comes from the plant name Calycanthus, which comes from old Greek words meaning 'cup' and 'flower' because the plants have cup-shaped, scented flowers. So the name points to these shrubs and small trees that are known for their pretty, scented blooms.