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Combretaceae

Combretaceae

9.9
A family of tropical trees and shrubs found in warm regions
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the Combretaceae family are valued for their medicinal properties.

Examples

  • The Combretaceae exhibit a remarkable diversity across tropical and subtropical regions.

  • Botanists identified the specimen as belonging to the Combretaceae.

  • The Combretaceae family includes many species of tropical trees.

  • Many Combretaceae thrive in warm climates.

  • Several species within the Combretaceae family are valued for their medicinal properties.

  • The Combretaceae exhibit a remarkable diversity across tropical and subtropical regions.

  • Many Combretaceae thrive in warm climates.

Synonyms

combretum family
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees and shrubs with many different species

is the scientific name for the same plant family

Surface Forms

Combretaceae singular
Combretaceas plural

Etymology

Combretaceae comes from the plant genus Combretum plus the ending -aceae, which marks a plant 'family'. So, Combretaceae simply means the family of Combretum and other related tropical trees and shrubs found in warm regions.