CEFR C2

aristolochiaceae

noun

Meaning

A botanical family of flowering plants, often called the birthwort family, characterized by unusual, often tubular or pipe-shaped flowers that frequently employ pollination traps.

Examples

Many species within the Aristolochiaceae are used in traditional medicine, though some contain toxic compounds.
The unique floral structure of the Aristolochiaceae has evolved to attract specific flies for pollination.

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aristolochiaceae (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: əˌrɪstəloʊkiˈeɪsiˌiː

Definition

A botanical family of flowering plants, often called the birthwort family, characterized by unusual, often tubular or pipe-shaped flowers that frequently employ pollination traps.

Examples

Many species within the Aristolochiaceae are used in traditional medicine, though some contain toxic compounds.
The unique floral structure of the Aristolochiaceae has evolved to attract specific flies for pollination.

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