Adoxaceae
Adoxaceae
Adoxaceae (pronounced: ad-ox-AY-see-ee) is a family of flowering plants that includes five genera and about 150-200 species. It is commonly known as the muskroot family or elder family.
Etymology
The name Adoxaceae is derived from the type genus Adoxa, which in turn is derived from the Greek adoxos meaning "without glory" or "insignificant". This refers to the inconspicuous flowers of the type species, Adoxa moschatellina.
Description
Adoxaceae are mostly shrubs, with a few herbaceous plants and small trees. They are characterized by opposite leaves, small five-petaled flowers, and fruit that is a drupe or a berry. The family is primarily distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, with a few species found in the Southern Hemisphere.
Genera
The family Adoxaceae includes the following genera:
Related Terms
- Drupe – a type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a shell with a seed inside.
- Berry – a small, pulpy, and often edible fruit.
- Shrub – a small to medium-sized woody plant.
- Herbaceous plant – a plant that has leaves and stems that die down at the end of the growing season to the soil level.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adoxaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Adoxaceae
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