Celastraceae

plural noun
Cel·​as·​tra·​ce·​ae | \ ˌseləsˈtrāsēˌē\

Definition of Celastraceae

: a family of trees, shrubs, and woody vines (order Sapindales) having simple leaves, small regular flowers, and usually brightly colored fruit with arillate seeds

History and Etymology for Celastraceae

New Latin, from Celastrus, type genus + -aceae

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