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taxales

/tækˈseɪ.liːz/

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noun

/tækˈseɪ.liːz/C2formal
  • ruТаксономический порядок, совпадающий с семейством Тисовые (Taxaceae), включающим тисы.

A taxonomic order coextensive with the family Taxaceae, which includes yews.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Botanical orderC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic order of coniferous trees and shrubs, coextensive with the family Taxaceae, which includes the yews.

    ruТисовые

    • Taxales is an order of gymnosperms that includes all species of yew trees.
    • The classification of Taxales has been debated among botanists for decades.
    • Yews, belonging to Taxales, are known for their toxic alkaloids.