Family Combretaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of tropical trees and shrubs of the order Myrtales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Combretaceae family comprises approximately 600 species of tropical trees and shrubs.
- Members of the family Combretaceae are widely distributed across the tropical regions of the world.
- The Combretaceae family is often divided into several subfamilies, including Combretoideae and Strephonematoideae.
- Plants in the family Combretaceae are characterized by their small, fragrant flowers and winged fruits.
- Some of the most well-known species in the Combretaceae family include the bushwillows and the white mangroves.