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fouquieriaceae

/ˌfuːkiːɛriˈeɪsiːiː/

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noun

/ˌfuːkiːɛriˈeɪsiːiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое семейство колючих кустарников или деревьев, произрастающих на юго-западе США.

A small family of spiny shrubs or trees native to the southwestern United States.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A family of spiny plantsC2formalamericanscientific

    A small family of spiny shrubs or trees native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for their distinctive appearance and drought tolerance.

    ruСемейство колючих растений

    • The Fouquieriaceae family includes the iconic ocotillo plant.
    • Botanists classify Fouquieriaceae as a small but unique family of desert flora.
    • Fouquieriaceae species are well-adapted to arid environments.