JUGLANDACEAE Meaning and
Definition
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Juglandaceae is a botanical family commonly known as the walnut family, comprising mainly of medium to large-sized trees. The term "Juglandaceae" is derived from the Latin word "Juglans," meaning walnut, and the suffix "-aceae," used to denote a plant family. This family includes about 10 genera and approximately 60 species within the order Fagales.
Members of the Juglandaceae family are found in temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with most species inhabiting North America and Asia. These trees are characterized by their deciduous foliage, compound leaves, and the presence of different types of edible and economically valuable nuts, including walnuts, hickory nuts, and pecans.
The leaves of Juglandaceae are usually alternate and pinnately compound, consisting of a central rachis with multiple leaflets. The flowers are typically unisexual, with male and female flowers occurring on the same tree but in separate structures called catkins. The fruit of Juglandaceae is a nut enclosed in a hard, woody or leathery shell, known as a drupe or a nutlet.
Juglandaceae species are highly valued for their timber, which is often used in the manufacturing of furniture, cabinets, and other high-quality wood products. Additionally, several species within this family, particularly walnuts, have economic importance for their edible nuts, oil production, and medicinal properties.
Common Misspellings for JUGLANDACEAE
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Etymology of JUGLANDACEAE
The word "Juglandaceae" is derived from the genus name "Juglans", which is the Latin name for the walnut tree. The suffix "-aceae" is a botanical term used to denote the family level in taxonomy. So, "Juglandaceae" refers to the family of plants that includes members of the genus Juglans, commonly known as walnuts.
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