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sandalwood family Antonyms

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Meaning of sandalwood family

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chiefly tropical herbs or shrubs or trees bearing nuts or one-seeded fruit

The sandalwood family (Santalaceae) comprises over 400 species of fragrant trees and shrubs.
Sandalwood trees are highly prized for their aromatic heartwood, which is used in religious ceremonies, perfumes, and medicine.
The genus Santalum in the sandalwood family produces the most valuable sandalwood species, including Indian sandalwood (Santalum album).
Other notable members of the sandalwood family include quandong (Santalum acuminatum) and Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum).
Sandalwood trees are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
The seeds of sandalwood fruit are dispersed by birds, which play a vital role in the plant's regeneration.
The cultivation of sandalwood is a challenging and time-consuming process, with trees taking up to 40 years to mature.
Sandalwood heartwood is characterized by its distinctive yellow-brown color, intricate grain, and pleasant fragrance.
The essential oil extracted from sandalwood is used in aromatherapy for its calming and uplifting properties.
Due to over-exploitation and habitat loss, several sandalwood species are considered endangered or threatened.

chiefly tropical herbs or shrubs or trees bearing nuts or one-seeded fruit

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The sandalwood family (Santalaceae) comprises over 400 species of fragrant trees and shrubs.

Sandalwood trees are highly prized for their aromatic heartwood, which is used in religious ceremonies, perfumes, and medicine.

The genus Santalum in the sandalwood family produces the most valuable sandalwood species, including Indian sandalwood (Santalum album).

Other notable members of the sandalwood family include quandong (Santalum acuminatum) and Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum).