actinidiaceae

noun

Meaning

A botanical family of woody vines and shrubs that includes the genus Actinidia, most notably known for producing kiwifruit.

Examples

Botanists classify the kiwifruit vine within the Actinidiaceae family.
The Actinidiaceae are primarily native to temperate and subtropical regions of Asia.

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actinidiaceae

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæktɪnɪdiˈeɪsiːiː

Definition

A botanical family of woody vines and shrubs that includes the genus Actinidia, most notably known for producing kiwifruit.

Examples

Botanists classify the kiwifruit vine within the Actinidiaceae family.
The Actinidiaceae are primarily native to temperate and subtropical regions of Asia.
Researchers studying the Actinidiaceae have identified several distinct species of climbing vines.

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