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viscaceae

/vɪˈskeɪ.si.iː/

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noun

/vɪˈskeɪ.si.iː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство паразитических растений, иногда классифицируемое как подсемейство Loranthaceae, известное своими видами омелы.

A taxonomic family of parasitic plants, sometimes classified as a subfamily of Loranthaceae, known for their mistletoe species.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mistletoe familyC2formalscientific

    A family of parasitic plants, often considered a subfamily of Loranthaceae, that grow on trees and shrubs.

    ruСемейство омеловых

    • Viscaceae includes several species of mistletoe found worldwide.
    • The classification of Viscaceae has been debated among botanists.
    • Some researchers treat Viscaceae as a subfamily within Loranthaceae.