cyrilliaceae
Definition
Noun: - A family of flowering plants, specifically shrubs and trees, characterized by leathery leaves and small white flowers arranged in racemes. This family primarily includes the genera Cyrilla and Cliftonia.
Examples
- Noun:
- The botanist identified the wetland shrub as a member of the Cyrilliaceae.
- Cyrilliaceae are often found in swampy habitats in the southeastern United States.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy, "Cyrilliaceae" is used to classify a specific group of plants within the order Ericales.
- The classification of the plant family Cyrilliaceae has been stable in recent phylogenetic studies.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyrilla (n): The type genus of the Cyrilliaceae family, commonly known as leatherwood or swamp titi.
- Cliftonia (n): A genus within the Cyrilliaceae family, commonly known as buckwheat tree or black titi.
Synonyms
- Leatherwood family: A common name for the Cyrilliaceae family, referring to the tough, leathery texture of the leaves.
Noun
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shrubs and trees with leathery leaves and small white flowers in racemes: genera Cyrilla and Cliftonia
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