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plumbaginaceous

/ˌplʌm.bə.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃəs/

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adjective

/ˌplʌm.bə.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃəs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревший ботанический термин, относящийся к растениям семейства Plumbaginaceae (свинчатковые).

An obsolete botanical adjective referring to plants belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family (leadworts).

  1. Relating to the Plumbaginaceae familyC2formalscientific

    Of or pertaining to plants belonging to the botanical family Plumbaginaceae, which includes leadworts and sea lavenders.

    ruОтносящийся к семейству Плюмбаговые

    • The plumbaginaceous species are often found in saline coastal habitats.
    • Botanists studied the plumbaginaceous characteristics of the specimen.
    • Many plumbaginaceous plants have adapted to dry, alkaline soils.