Guttiferae

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Etymology

New Latin, feminine plural of guttifer (“gum-bearing”), from Latin gutta (“drop”) +‎ -fer (“bearing”)

Proper noun

Guttiferae

  1. synonym of Clusiaceae A taxonomic family within the order Malpighiales – the mangosteen family: many trees, shrubs and vines some of which are commercially important for timber, resins etc.

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