Apocynaceae

plural noun
Apoc·​y·​na·​ce·​ae | \ əˌpäsəˈnāsēˌē, ˌapəsəˈ-, -əˌsīˈ-\

Definition of Apocynaceae

: a family of chiefly tropical herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Gentianales) having a milky juice, simple entire leaves, often showy flowers, and a fruit consisting of two follicles or drupes — compare dogbane, oleander, periwinkle

Other Words from Apocynaceae

apocynaceous \ ⸗¦⸗⸗¦nāshəs , ¦⸗⸗(ˌ)⸗¦-​ \ adjective

History and Etymology for Apocynaceae

New Latin, from Apocynum, type genus + -aceae

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