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Elaeocarpaceae

Elaeocarpaceae

9.9
A family of trees and bushes in warm places, some with pretty flowers and useful wood
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Elaeocarpaceae family includes both evergreen and deciduous trees found in tropical areas.

Examples

  • Many species within the Elaeocarpaceae family are valued for their ornamental flowers and foliage.

  • Researchers are studying the timber properties of Elaeocarpaceae plants for sustainable forestry.

  • The Elaeocarpaceae family includes many beautiful trees.

  • Have you seen the flowers of the Elaeocarpaceae species?

  • Many species within the Elaeocarpaceae family are valued for their ornamental flowers and foliage.

  • The Elaeocarpaceae family includes both evergreen and deciduous trees found in tropical areas.

  • Researchers are studying the timber properties of Elaeocarpaceae plants for sustainable forestry.

Synonyms

elaeocarpus family
vsElaeocarpaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of trees and shrubs that grow in warm places, some used for timber

focuses on attractive flowers and useful timber rather than classification notes

Surface Forms

Elaeocarpaceae singular
Elaeocarpaceaes plural

Etymology

Elaeocarpaceae comes from the plant name Elaeocarpus, which joins Greek elaia 'olive' and carpos 'fruit', so it originally meant 'olive-fruited'. The ending -aceae is the usual ending for plant families, as in Rosaceae the 'rose' family, so the name helps you remember it is a family of trees and shrubs, many with fruit or showy flowers.