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zygophyllaceae

/ˌzaɪ.ɡə.fɪˈleɪ.si.iː/

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noun

/ˌzaɪ.ɡə.fɪˈleɪ.si.iː/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство небольших деревьев, кустарников и трав, встречающихся в теплых, засушливых и засоленных регионах; часто смолистые и иногда ядовитые, включающее такие роды, как Zygophyllum, Tribulus, Guaiacum и Larrea.

A taxonomic family of small trees, shrubs, and herbs found in warm, arid, and saline regions; often resinous and sometimes poisonous, including genera such as Zygophyllum, Tribulus, Guaiacum, and Larrea.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A family of flowering plantsC2formalscientific

    A family of small trees, shrubs, and herbs found in warm, arid, and saline regions; often resinous and sometimes poisonous.

    ruСемейство цветковых растений

    • The Zygophyllaceae family includes the creosote bush, Larrea tridentata.
    • Many species in Zygophyllaceae are adapted to desert environments.
    • Tribulus terrestris, a member of Zygophyllaceae, is known for its spiny fruit.
Forms
  • zygophyllaceae plural form
  • zygophyllaceae' possessive plural form
  • zygophyllaceae's possessive singular form