Annonaceae
/,ænə'neisii:/ Cách viết khác : (anonaceae) /,ænə'neisii:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of chiefly tropical trees or shrubs: "Annonaceae" is the scientific name for a botanical family of flowering plants, commonly known as the custard apple family or soursop family. It consists primarily of tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Annonaceae family includes economically important fruit trees like the soursop and cherimoya.
- Many species within the Annonaceae produce fragrant flowers and compound fruits.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term is used formally in scientific classification.
- The genus Annona belongs to the family Annonaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Annonaceous (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the Annonaceae family.
- The plant exhibits typical annonaceous features.
Synonyms
- Custard apple family: A common name for the Annonaceae family.
- Soursop family: Another common name referencing a well-known member.
Noun
- chiefly tropical trees or shrubs