Juncaginaceae

plural noun

Jun·​cag·​i·​na·​ce·​ae

ˌjəŋˌkajəˈnāsēˌē

: a family of marsh or bog herbs (order Naiadales) having leaves resembling rushes and small perfect flowers with 3 to 6 stamens and 3 to 6 carpels which separate at maturity

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Juncagin-, Juncago, type genus (from Juncus) + -aceae

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