Cneoraceae

/niːɔːˈreɪsiːiː/ noun

Definition

A small family of flowering plants found mainly in Africa and the Mediterranean region, containing only a few genera.

Etymology

Scientific Latin family name derived from the genus Cneorum, with the '-aceae' suffix used for plant family classification.

Kelly Says

This tiny plant family is so obscure that even most botanists haven't heard of it, yet it's been around for millions of years quietly evolving in Mediterranean climates!

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