Associations to the word «Rosaceae»

Wiktionary

ROSACEAE, proper noun. A taxonomic family within the order Rosales   — the roses and very many related plants.

Dictionary definition

ROSACEAE, noun. A large family of dicotyledonous plants of order Rosales; have alternate leaves and five-petaled flowers with numerous stamens.

Wise words

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