What is another word for Calycanthus Family?

Pronunciation: [kˈalɪkˌanθəs fˈamɪli] (IPA)

The Calycanthus family, also known as the sweetshrub family, is a group of flowering plants that includes four genera: Calycanthus, Chimonanthus, Idiospermum, and Sinocalycanthus. The sweetshrub family is distinguished by their fragrant flowers and their use in traditional medicinal practices. Other synonyms for the Calycanthus family include the Spicebush family, which refers to the genus Calycanthus specifically, and the Allspice family, due to the plants' similar aroma to the popular baking spice. Members of the Calycanthus family are typically grown in gardens for their ornamental qualities and their hardiness in colder climates.

Synonyms for Calycanthus family:

What are the hypernyms for Calycanthus family?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Angiospermae (angiosperms), Magnoliaceae (magnolia family), Magnoliales (magnolia order), Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons).

Related words: Calycanthus florida, Carpenteria californica, Cercis canadensis, Cercocarpus betuloides, Cercocarpus intricatus, Cercocarpus occidentalis, Cercocarpus parvifolius

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