Sapotaceae
Definition
Noun: - A family of tropical trees and shrubs, known as the sapodilla family, characterized by having milky sap (latex) and often producing edible fleshy fruits. It is a taxonomic family within the order Ericales.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Sapotaceae includes economically important species like the sapodilla and the shea tree.
- Botanists study the Sapotaceae for their unique latex-producing structures.
- Many plants in the family Sapotaceae have tough, durable wood.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical literature, is always capitalized and italicized, as is standard for scientific family names.
- The classification of the genus Pouteria within the Sapotaceae was revised.
Variants and Related Words
- sapotaceous (adj): Of or relating to the family Sapotaceae.
- The tree exhibited typical sapotaceous characteristics, including milky latex.
Synonyms
- sapodilla family: The common name for the Sapotaceae family.
Different Meanings
- This word has a single, specific meaning as a scientific botanical term for a plant family. It is not used in general or figurative contexts.
Noun
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tropical trees or shrubs with milky juice and often edible fleshy fruit
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