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Salvadoraceae

Salvadoraceae

9.9
A family of shrubs and trees from dry parts of Africa and Asia related to the olive family
  • noun
  • /ˌsæl.vəˈdɔːr.ə.siː/
  • Specialized
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  • Members of the Salvadoraceae exhibit unique floral structures with four distinct stamens and petals.

Examples

  • The Salvadoraceae are primarily found in arid regions of Africa and Asia.

  • Many species of Salvadoraceae thrive in tropical climates.

  • Botanists classified the mysterious shrub as part of the Salvadoraceae family.

  • The Salvadoraceae family is known for its unique flowering patterns.

  • Members of the Salvadoraceae exhibit unique floral structures with four distinct stamens and petals.

  • Botanists classified the mysterious shrub as part of the Salvadoraceae family.

  • The Salvadoraceae are primarily found in arid regions of Africa and Asia.

Synonyms

Salvadora family
vsSalvadoraceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of shrubs and small trees from Africa and Asia, including the toothbrush tree

includes the botanical family name in parentheses for scientific specificity

Surface Forms

Salvadoraceae singular
Salvadoraceae plural

Morphology

Salvadoraceae = Salvadora (opaque) = Salvadora + aceae

Formed by a genus name plus the technical botanical family suffix '-aceae'; this is a specialized taxonomic formation that an average B1 learner cannot use to infer meaning.

Etymology

Salvadoraceae comes from the plant group name Salvadora, and the ending -aceae means 'family' in plant names. So Salvadoraceae simply means the 'family of Salvadora', which helps you remember it is a group of related shrubs and trees.