Thymelaeaceae

plural noun

Thyme·​lae·​a·​ce·​ae
: a family of tough-barked trees, shrubs, and herbs (order Myrtales) that are native to temperate climates chiefly of the Old World and have entire leaves, capitate apetalous flowers, and drupaceous or capsular fruits

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Thymelaea, type genus + -aceae

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“Thymelaeaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thymelaeaceae. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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