Brunnichia
noun
Brun·nich·ia
\(ˌ)brəˈnikēə\
Definition of Brunnichia
: a small genus of herbaceous vines (family Polygonaceae) having climbing tendrils, broad leaves, and inconspicuous racemose flowers — see buckwheat vine
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Origin and Etymology of brunnichia
New Latin, from M.T.Brünnich †1827 Danish naturalist + New Latin -ia
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