Guttiferae

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

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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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