Thymelaeaceae

plural noun
Thyme·​lae·​a·​ce·​ae

Definition of Thymelaeaceae

: a family of tough-barked trees, shrubs, and herbs (order Myrtales) that are native to temperate climates chiefly of the Old World and have entire leaves, capitate apetalous flowers, and drupaceous or capsular fruits

History and Etymology for Thymelaeaceae

New Latin, from Thymelaea, type genus + -aceae

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