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monotropaceae

/ˌmɒn.ə.trəʊˈpeɪ.si.iː/

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noun

/ˌmɒn.ə.trəʊˈpeɪ.si.iː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство сапрофитных трав, иногда классифицируемое в составе семейства Pyrolaceae, включающее роды Monotropa и Sarcodes.

A taxonomic family of saprophytic herbs, sometimes classified within the family Pyrolaceae, including the genera Monotropa and Sarcodes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A taxonomic family of plantsC2formalscientific

    A family of saprophytic herbs, sometimes included in the family Pyrolaceae, comprising genera such as Monotropa and Sarcodes.

    ruТаксономическое семейство растений

    • Monotropaceae are non-photosynthetic plants that rely on mycorrhizal fungi for nutrients.
    • The genus Monotropa, within Monotropaceae, includes the well-known Indian pipe.
    • Sarcodes, another genus in Monotropaceae, is commonly known as snow plant.