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Aquifoliaceae

Aquifoliaceae

9.9
A family of bushes and trees like holly with berries
  • noun
  • /ˌækwɪˈfoʊliˌeɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Aquifoliaceae family contains plants commonly known as hollies.

Examples

  • Several ornamental shrubs in the Aquifoliaceae are popular in gardens worldwide.

  • Many species in the Aquifoliaceae family are known for their bright red berries and glossy leaves.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species in the Aquifoliaceae family in South America.

  • The Aquifoliaceae family includes several types of holly.

  • Did you know that Aquifoliaceae are often used in landscaping?

  • The Aquifoliaceae family is characterized by its diverse range of shrubs and trees, often used for ornamental purposes.

  • In colder climates, plants from the Aquifoliaceae family can provide year-round greenery.

Synonyms

holly family
vsAquifoliaceae
  • Specialized
6.2

A group of shrubs and trees like holly with shiny green leaves and red berries

serves as the scientific Latin name in formal classification

Surface Forms

Aquifoliaceae singular
Aquifoliaceae plural

Morphology

Aquifoliaceae = aquifoli + aceae

This is a technical botanical family name formed from a Latin stem plus the specialized suffix '-aceae', which is not transparently meaningful to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Aquifoliaceae comes from Latin parts acus 'needle' and folium 'leaf', a name that points to the sharp, spiky leaves of holly plants. That's why this family name is used for the holly shrubs and trees that have pointed leaves and small berries.