Horse-chestnut Family (Noun)
Meaning
Trees having showy flowers and inedible nutlike seeds in a leathery capsule.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park is home to various species of the horse-chestnut family, attracting visitors with their vibrant blossoms in spring.
- Aesculus, the botanical name for the horse-chestnut family, encompasses a diverse range of deciduous trees and shrubs.
- Some members of the horse-chestnut family produce spectacular flowers that dangle from the branches, providing a striking display in May.
- In autumn, the horse-chestnut family is notable for its leathery, spiky fruits that encase one to five seeds.
- Many people believe that conkers, the seeds of the horse-chestnut family, possess medicinal properties, particularly for varicose veins and ailments of the circulatory system.