Family Ebenaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Fruit and timber trees of tropical and warm regions including ebony and persimmon.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Ebenaceae comprises around 650 species of fruit and timber trees commonly found in tropical and warm regions around the world.
- Persimmon trees, members of the family Ebenaceae, have been cultivated for their delicious fruit for centuries in East Asia.
- Ebony is a dense black wood obtained from the Diospyros tree, a member of the family Ebenaceae, prized for its durability and sleek appearance.
- The family Ebenaceae boasts a wide variety of timber trees, including the majestic ebony and persimmon trees highly valued for their wood.
- In tropical regions, the family Ebenaceae is a significant source of both food and timber, with many species being cultivated for their fruit and wood.