malpighiaceae
/mælˌpɪɡiˈeɪsiˌi/
noun
- A family of flowering plants, mostly tropical trees, shrubs, and vines, including the acerola (Barbados cherry) and many species with showy flowers.
- Botanists study Malpighiaceae for their unique flower structures and pollination methods.
- The Malpighiaceae family includes the acerola, which is rich in vitamin C.
- Many plants in the Malpighiaceae family have distinctive oil glands on their leaves.