Associations to the word «Lecythidaceae»

Wiktionary

LECYTHIDACEAE, proper noun. A taxonomic family within the order Ericales   — the brazil nut family of tropical trees.

Dictionary definition

LECYTHIDACEAE, noun. Large tropical trees bearing large fruits with woody skins.

Wise words

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