Anemopsis

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An·e·mop·sis | \ˌanəˈmäpsə̇s\

Definition of Anemopsis

: a small genus of herbs (family Saururaceae) found in southwestern North America having long-stalked entire leaves and minute flowers in a terminal bracted spike

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