santalales

IPA: sˈæntʌɫˈɑɫɛs

Root Word: Santalales

an order of flowering plants with a cosmopolitan distribution, but heavily concentrated in tropical and subtropical regions.

Examples of "santalales" in Sentences

The Santalales are a family of flowering plants that can be found in tropical regions
Some species of Santalales are known for their parasitic tendencies, attaching to host plants for nutrients
The Santalales family includes sandalwood trees, which are valued for their fragrant wood
Many traditional medicines and perfumes use extracts from plants in the Santalales family
Researchers are still discovering new species within the diverse Santalales group