family ephedraceae (Meaning)
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family ephedraceae (n)
ephedras: in some classifications included in the Gnetaceae
Synonyms & Antonyms of family ephedraceae
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
family ephedraceae Sentence Examples
- Ephedraceae is a family of gymnosperm plants containing the sole genus Ephedra.
- Ephedraceae comprises 38 to 70 species distributed across the globe in deserts and arid regions.
- The ephedraceae plants are shrubs that range in height from 15 centimeters to 6 meters.
- Their stems are green, ribbed, and jointed, resembling the stems of horsetails.
- Ephedraceae species possess small, scale-like leaves, usually arranged in opposite pairs, or sometimes in whorls of three.
- The unique characteristic of ephedraceae plants is the presence of male and female reproductive structures on separate plants, a trait known as dioecy.
- Ephedraceae plants are well-adapted to arid conditions, tolerating drought, high salinity, and extreme temperatures.
- The medicinal properties of ephedraceae plants have been recognized for centuries.
- Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, alkaloids extracted from Ephedra species, have various pharmaceutical applications.
- Due to their stimulant effects, ephedraceae extracts have been used in traditional medicine for treating asthma, colds, and fatigue, but their use is now regulated due to potential side effects.
FAQs About the word family ephedraceae
ephedras: in some classifications included in the Gnetaceae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Ephedraceae is a family of gymnosperm plants containing the sole genus Ephedra.
Ephedraceae comprises 38 to 70 species distributed across the globe in deserts and arid regions.
The ephedraceae plants are shrubs that range in height from 15 centimeters to 6 meters.
Their stems are green, ribbed, and jointed, resembling the stems of horsetails.
