gnetaceae (Meaning)
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gnetaceae (n)
plants having small unisexual flowers and fleshy or winged fruit: in some classifications includes the genera Ephedra and Welwitschia as well as genus Gnetum
Synonyms & Antonyms of gnetaceae
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gnetaceae Sentence Examples
- Gnetaceae is an order of gymnosperms containing three families: Welwitschiaceae, Ephedraceae, and Gnetaceae.
- Gnetaceae plants are typically woody shrubs or trees with opposite leaves.
- The stem of Gnetaceae plants is jointed, and the leaves are often reduced to scales.
- The flowers of Gnetaceae plants are unisexual and borne in cones.
- The male cones of Gnetaceae plants are typically larger than the female cones.
- The ovary of Gnetaceae plants is superior and unilocular.
- The fruit of Gnetaceae plants is a drupe or a nut.
- Gnetaceae plants are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
- Ephedra, a genus of Gnetaceae plants, is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
- Welwitschia mirabilis, a species of Gnetaceae plant, is known for its unique appearance and slow growth rate.
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plants having small unisexual flowers and fleshy or winged fruit: in some classifications includes the genera Ephedra and Welwitschia as well as genus Gnetum
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Gnetaceae is an order of gymnosperms containing three families: Welwitschiaceae, Ephedraceae, and Gnetaceae.
Gnetaceae plants are typically woody shrubs or trees with opposite leaves.
The stem of Gnetaceae plants is jointed, and the leaves are often reduced to scales.
The flowers of Gnetaceae plants are unisexual and borne in cones.
