Family Myristicaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Family of aromatic tropical trees with arillate seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Myristicaceae is a group of aromatic tropical trees with arillate seeds commonly found in the rainforests of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
- Myristicaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes the nutmeg tree, which is native to the Banda Islands in Indonesia.
- The family Myristicaceae is characterized by its arillate seeds, which are surrounded by a fleshy covering that attracts birds and other animals to disperse the seeds.
- Plants in the family Myristicaceae have aromatic bark, leaves, and seeds, which are often used in traditional medicine and as spices.
- The family Myristicaceae includes about 20 genera and over 400 species of trees, many of which are economically important for their timber, nuts, and spices.