Amygdalaceae

/əˌmɪɡdəˈleɪsiː/ noun

Definition

A family of flowering plants that includes almonds, peaches, and other stone fruits.

Etymology

From amygdal (almond) + -aceae (taxonomic family suffix). The plant family is named after the almond, its most iconic member.

Kelly Says

The Amygdalaceae family includes some of humanity's favorite fruits—almonds, peaches, cherries, and plums—all genetically related and all containing that dangerous amygdalin compound in their seeds!

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