Rhamnaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Trees and shrubs usually thorny bearing drupaceous fruit many having medicinal value.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jujube tree, a member of the Rhamnaceae family, is known for its edible drupaceous fruits that have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- Buckthorn, a genus within the Rhamnaceae family, comprises thorny shrubs and trees native to temperate regions of the world.
- Researchers have been studying the bioactive compounds of the Rhamnaceae family, which have shown potential in developing new medicines.
- The Rhamnaceae family is diverse and includes many ornamental plants, such as the beautiful flowering Ceanothus shrubs.
- Members of the Rhamnaceae family, including Paliurus and Colubrina, are often used in traditional remedies in various parts of the world.