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valerianaceae

/vəˌlɪə.riˈeɪ.si.iː/

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noun

/vəˌlɪə.riˈeɪ.si.iː/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род преимущественно травянистых растений, характеризующихся характерным зловонным запахом.

A noun referring to a genus of mostly herbs characterized by a distinctive fetid odor.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Botanical familyC2formalscientific

    A family of flowering plants, mostly herbs, often characterized by a strong, distinctive odor.

    ruВалериановые

    • Valerianaceae includes the well-known valerian plant used in herbal medicine.
    • Many species within Valerianaceae have a characteristic fetid smell.
    • Botanists classify Valerianaceae within the order Dipsacales.