Vocabulary Entry

caesalpinioideae

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noun

A subfamily of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, generally characterized by a distinctive structure of their flowers and fruit.

Example Sentences

"The caesalpinioideae include several species that are important for their ecological and economic benefits."

"Botanists are studying the caesalpinioideae to better understand their role in different ecosystems."

"Many trees belonging to the caesalpinioideae subfamily are used in traditional medicine."