Nyssaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of dicotyledonous trees of order Myrtales that includes the sour gum trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Nyssaceae family comprises about 20 species of dicotyledonous trees that are native to Asia and eastern North America.
- Nyssaceae is a relatively small family of flowering plants that are commonly known as the sour gum or tupelo trees.
- Sour gum trees in the Nyssaceae family are known to grow in a wide variety of habitats, including swamps and well-drained upland sites.
- In the southeastern United States, several species of Nyssaceae trees are commonly used as timber for furniture and wood products.
- Nyssaceae trees are also valued for their edible fruits, which are an important food source for many species of birds and small mammals.