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rafflesiaceae

 

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Noun rafflesiaceae has 1 sense
  1. Rafflesiaceae, family Rafflesiaceae - a family of parasitic plants of the order Aristolochiales
    --1 is a kind of dicot family, magnoliopsid family
    --1 is a member of Aristolochiales, order Aristolochiales

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Rafflesiaceae

Definition:

Rafflesiaceae refers to a family of parasitic flowering plants that are renowned for producing the largest individual flowers on earth.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun (Plural: Rafflesiaceaes)

1. A family of flowering plants, including the genus Rafflesia, that lack leaves, stems, and roots, and are endemic to Southeast Asia.

Example Sentence: The Rafflesiaceae family consists of around 50 known species, most of which flourish in the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Sense 2:

Noun (Plural: Rafflesiaceae)

1. The largest genus within the Rafflesiaceae family, known for its impressive and enormous flowers.

Example Sentence: Rafflesia arnoldii, a member of the Rafflesiaceae genus, is celebrated for producing an enormous flower that can reach over one meter in diameter.

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Usage:

Popular Usage:

Rafflesiaceae flowers are often considered a natural wonder due to their striking beauty and uncommon size.

Local Usage:

The villagers living in the region cherish the Rafflesiaceae as a symbol of their natural heritage and protect it from any harm.

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