Barbeyaceae

/ˌbɑrbeɪˈeɪsi/ noun

Definition

A family of tropical flowering plants native to Africa and Asia, known for their unusual fruits and leaves.

Etymology

Named after the plant genus Barbeya, which itself was named in honor of a botanist, following the Linnaean convention of adding '-aceae' to create family names.

Kelly Says

The Barbeyaceae family includes plants so rare and specialized that entire ecosystems in East Africa depend on them for food and medicine!

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