Pronunciation of 'Rutaceae'
The word 'Rutaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the rue or citrus family. It is pronounced as 'ruˈteɪsiː' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Rutaceae' originates from New Latin, derived from 'Ruta,' which is the type genus of this plant family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including citrus fruits, herbs, and shrubs.
Pronounced as 'roo-TAY-see'. 'Ru' as in 'rue', 'teɪ' as in 'tay', and 'siː' as in 'see'.
Latin
The scientific name for the plant family, derived from the genus Ruta.
Pronounced as 'roo-TAH-kay'. 'Ru' as in 'rue', 'taː' as in 'tah', and 'keː' as in 'kay'.