daphne family
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic family of flowering plants: The daphne family is a botanical family of trees, shrubs, and herbs, characterized by tough bark. Its members are found especially in Australia and tropical Africa. 2. The plant family Thymelaeaceae: This is the formal scientific name for the daphne family.
Usage
The term "daphne family" is used in botanical contexts to refer to this specific plant family. * The fragrant shrub Daphne odora is a well-known member of the daphne family. * Botanists study the unique bark properties of plants in the daphne family.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The daphne family (Thymelaeaceae) is placed within the order Malvales.
- The classification of the daphne family has been revised with modern genetic analysis.
Variants and Related Words
- Thymelaeaceae (n): The scientific Latin name for the daphne family.
- The genus Pimelea belongs to the family Thymelaeaceae.
Synonyms
- Thymelaeaceae (n): The direct scientific synonym.
- Mezereum family (n): An older, less common name for the same family.
Noun
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family of trees and shrubs and herbs having tough bark that are found especially in Australia and tropical Africa
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