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family Tamaricaceae

family Tamaricaceae

9.9
A family of shrubs and small trees that grow in dry or salty places like tamarisks
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌtæməˈrɪkeɪsiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Tamaricaceae
  • Desert landscapes are often populated with members of the family Tamaricaceae, such as tamarisks.

Examples

  • The family Tamaricaceae includes plants well-adapted to arid and saline environments.

  • Researchers study the family Tamaricaceae to understand plant survival in harsh climates.

  • The family Tamaricaceae includes many salt-tolerant plants.

  • Plants in the family Tamaricaceae thrive in arid conditions.

  • Desert landscapes are often populated with members of the family Tamaricaceae, such as tamarisks.

  • Researchers study the family Tamaricaceae to understand plant survival in harsh climates.

  • The family Tamaricaceae includes plants well-adapted to arid and saline environments.

Synonyms

Tamaricaceae
vsfamily Tamaricaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of shrubs and small trees that grow in salty or dry places

emphasizes desert habitat for these plants rather than their tolerance traits
tamarisk family
vsfamily Tamaricaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mainly desert shrubs and small trees that can live in salty, dry soil

focuses on salt and drought tolerance as primary trait rather than mere desert location

Surface Forms

family Tamaricaceae singular
families Tamaricaceae plural

Morphology

family + Tamaricaceae

The phrase is fully compositional: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the taxon name 'Tamaricaceae' simply denotes that specific biological family. This naming pattern (category + proper taxon name) is conventional and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Family Tamaricaceae gets its name from the common plant tamarisk, a small tree with thin, feathery leaves that often grows in 'salty' and 'dry' places. So today family Tamaricaceae means the group of shrubs and trees that can live in 'salty' and 'dry' conditions.