Ochna Family (Noun)
Meaning
Family of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs with thick shining parallel-veined leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ochna family is a group of flowering plants that are native to tropical regions of the world.
- Members of the ochna family are known for their attractive flowers and fruit, which are often used in traditional medicine.
- The ochna family includes about 30 genera and over 500 species of trees and shrubs.
- Plants in the ochna family are often used as ornamentals in tropical gardens due to their attractive foliage and showy flowers.
- Some species of the ochna family are also used for timber and other wood products.