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palmae

/ˈpæl.miː/

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noun

/ˈpæl.miː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство, состоящее в основном из тропических деревьев, кустарников и лиан, обычно характеризующееся высоким колонновидным стволом и кроной из очень крупных листьев; совпадает с порядком Пальмоцветные.

A taxonomic family, chiefly consisting of tropical trees, shrubs, and vines, typically characterized by a tall columnar trunk and a crown of very large leaves; coextensive with the order Palmales.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Botanical familyC2formalscientific

    A family of chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and vines, typically having a tall columnar trunk bearing a crown of very large leaves; coextensive with the order Palmales.

    ruПальмовые

    • The Palmae family includes economically important species like the coconut palm and date palm.
    • Botanists classify the oil palm within the Palmae family.
    • Many ornamental plants in tropical gardens belong to the Palmae family.

    Synonymspalm familypalmaceae