Oleaster Family (Noun)
Meaning
Shrubs or small trees often armed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The oleaster family, also known as Elaeagnaceae, comprises shrubs or small trees often armed with spines or thorns.
- Members of the oleaster family are commonly found in dry or coastal areas, where their spiny branches provide protection from herbivores.
- The oleaster family is characterized by its shrubs or small trees often armed with sharp thorns, which deter predators and competing vegetation.
- Some species within the oleaster family have edible fruits, but the spiny branches of these shrubs or small trees often armed with thorns make harvesting challenging.
- In landscaping, the oleaster family is often used for hedges or borders, as the shrubs or small trees often armed with spines provide a natural barrier against intruders.