Dilleniaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly tropical shrubs and trees and climbers having leathery leaves or flattened leaflike stems: genera Dillenia and Hibbertia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Dilleniaceae family consists of a diverse group of flowering plants, including the Dillenia and Hibbertia genera.
- The botanist spent years studying the unique characteristics of the Dilleniaceae, particularly their leathery leaves and flattened leaflike stems.
- In the tropical rainforest, the Dilleniaceae family is well-represented by a variety of shrubs, trees, and climbers.
- The genus Dillenia, a member of the Dilleniaceae family, is commonly found in Southeast Asian forests.
- Researchers have identified several species within the Dilleniaceae family that possess medicinal properties, making them a valuable area of study.