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gnetaceae

/niːˈteɪ.si.iː/

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noun

/niːˈteɪ.si.iː/C2formalscientific
  • ruСемейство растений, характеризующихся мелкими однополыми цветками и мясистыми или крылатыми плодами; в некоторых классификациях включает роды Эфедра, Вельвичия и Гнетум.

A family of plants characterized by small unisexual flowers and fleshy or winged fruit; in some classifications, it includes the genera Ephedra, Welwitschia, and Gnetum.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Family of gymnosperm plantsC2formalscientific

    A family of tropical and subtropical gymnosperm plants characterized by small unisexual flowers and fleshy or winged fruit, including the genera Gnetum, Ephedra, and Welwitschia.

    ruГнетовые

    • Gnetaceae species are often found in tropical rainforests.
    • The Gnetaceae family includes the unusual Welwitschia mirabilis.
    • Botanists study Gnetaceae to understand plant evolution.