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Winteraceae

Winteraceae

9.9
A group of mostly tropical shrubs and trees with evergreen leaves and scented bark
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Winteraceae are notable for their aromatic bark and evergreen leaves.

Examples

  • Some species within the Winteraceae family are used in traditional medicine.

  • Researchers discovered several new rainforest species belonging to the Winteraceae.

  • The Winteraceae family includes many unique species.

  • Many botanists study Winteraceae for their medicinal properties.

  • Researchers discovered several new rainforest species belonging to the Winteraceae family.

  • Some species within the Winteraceae family are used in traditional medicine practices.

  • The Winteraceae family is known for its distinctive aromatic bark and evergreen leaves.

Synonyms

winter's bark family
vsWinteraceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of mainly tropical shrubs and trees with scented bark

is identical in meaning but uses an alternate common name

Surface Forms

Winteraceae singular
Winteraceae plural

Morphology

Winteraceae = winter (opaque) = winter + aceae

The Latin botanical family suffix '-aceae' creates a specialized taxonomic term; knowing 'winter' does not enable a learner to infer 'a family of plants'.

Etymology

The word Winteraceae is made from the plant name Wintera, a plant group, plus the usual ending -aceae, which means 'family' for plants. So Winteraceae simply means the 'Wintera' family of shrubs and trees and is the name for that group of tropical evergreen plants.