Associations to the word «Apocynaceae»

Wiktionary

APOCYNACEAE, proper noun. A taxonomic family within the order Gentianales   — many tropical and subtropical latex-bearing plants including the oleander and periwinkle.

Dictionary definition

APOCYNACEAE, noun. Chiefly tropical trees or shrubs or herbs having milky juice and often showy flowers; many are sources of drugs.

Wise words

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