Xylarium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /zaɪˈlɛəɹi.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xylarium is a noun meaning A herbarium specialising in specimens of wood.
Meaning
A herbarium specialising in specimens of wood.
Example Sentences
The genus [Dalechampia] is poorly represented in xylaria and its wood is little known.
A plant anatomist receiving such samples can remove pickled wood and bark for anatomical study, then dry the remaining portions for inclusion in a xylarium.
Samples were identified according to the standards of the International Association of Wood Anatomists (AWA) by consulting xylariums, glass plate archives, bibliographies and databases.
Word Forms
- xylaria
- xylariums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xylaloe, logwood, xanthoxylon, xylosma, herbarium, fiddlewood.
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