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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.

Synonyms

  • Family Hippocastanaceae
  • Hippocastanaceae

Hypernyms

  • Dicot Family
  • Magnoliopsid Family
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