Lennoaceae

plural noun

Len·​no·​ace·​ae
ˌlenəˈwāsēˌē
: a family of fleshy parasitic herbs (order Ericales) that are natives of California and Mexico and that lack green foliage, have small flowers in a head or compact thyrse and 5 to 10 stamens, and produce a 2-celled capsular fruit
lennoaceous
¦lenə¦wāshəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Lennoa, type genus + -aceae

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“Lennoaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lennoaceae. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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