Family Burseraceae (Noun)
Meaning
Resinous or aromatic chiefly tropical shrubs or trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Burseraceae family is a group of resinous or aromatic chiefly tropical shrubs or trees that are commonly found in the tropical regions of the world.
- The family Burseraceae includes a diverse range of species, from the fragrant frankincense tree to the towering canopy tree, Dacryodes excelsa.
- The resin of the Burseraceae family has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a source of incense.
- Many species within the Burseraceae family have adapted to survive in harsh environments, such as the arid deserts of North Africa.
- The Burseraceae family is also known for its unique characteristic of producing resin ducts, which are specialized structures that produce and store resin.