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Simaroubaceae

Simaroubaceae

9.9
A group of tropical trees and shrubs with bitter bark and dry winged fruits
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪməˈruːbeɪsiː/
  • Specialized
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  • Picramnia latifolia (Simaroubaceae), a small understory tree, provides an illustration: its population size was 1,170 individuals in 1982, 1,176 in 1985, and 1,173 in 1990.

Examples

  • Some trees from the Simaroubaceae family, like the Quassia amara, produce winged fruits that are dispersed by the wind.

  • The Simaroubaceae family includes several species known for their distinctive bitter bark, which is often used in traditional medicine.

  • Researchers study the Simaroubaceae family to understand the ecological roles these tropical trees play in their environments.

Synonyms

quassia family
vsSimaroubaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mainly tropical trees and shrubs with bitter bark and dry fruits with one seed

is the scientific family name rather than the alternative common name

Surface Forms

Simaroubaceae singular
Simaroubaceas plural
Simaroubaceae plural

Morphology

Simaroubaceae = Simarouba (opaque) = Simarouba + aceae

Formed from a Latinized genus name plus the technical taxonomic suffix '-aceae'; this specialized scientific formation is not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Simaroubaceae comes from the tree name Simarouba plus the plant family ending -aceae, which means 'family' and appears in names like Rosaceae. So, Simaroubaceae is the 'Simarouba family', a name for a group of tropical trees and shrubs often known for their bitter bark and single-seeded winged fruits.