annonaceae

noun

Meaning

A large family of tropical flowering plants, primarily trees and shrubs, characterized by alternate leaves and fruit that often consist of fused carpels.

Examples

Botanists have identified over 2,000 species within the Annonaceae family.
Many plants in the Annonaceae group are valued for their aromatic properties and sweet, pulpy fruits.

Synonyms: custard apple family, soursop family, magnoliid, tropical flora

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annonaceae

noun

Pronunciation: ˌænəˈneɪsiːiː

Definition

A large family of tropical flowering plants, primarily trees and shrubs, characterized by alternate leaves and fruit that often consist of fused carpels.

Examples

Botanists have identified over 2,000 species within the Annonaceae family.
Many plants in the Annonaceae group are valued for their aromatic properties and sweet, pulpy fruits.

Synonyms of annonaceae

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