What is another word for Family Elaeagnaceae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ɪlˈi͡əɡne͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA)

The family Elaeagnaceae is a group of flowering plants that includes 51 genera and over 1,000 species. These plants are also commonly known as the oleaster family and are characterized by their small, fragrant flowers and edible fruit. Other synonyms for the family Elaeagnaceae include the silverberry family, the wolfberry family, and the Indian olive family. Members of this family are found worldwide, with a concentration of diversity in Asia and North America. They have a wide range of uses, from ornamental gardening to food production, and are often used in traditional medicine for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Synonyms for Family elaeagnaceae:

What are the hypernyms for Family elaeagnaceae?

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

    Angiospermae (the flowering plants), Biological entity (life form), Eukaryota (the eukaryotes), Magnoliopsida (a class in the plant kingdom), Organism (a living being), Plantae (the plants).

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