Commelinaceae
plural noun
Com·me·li·na·ce·ae
\ˌkämələ̇ˈnāsēˌē\
Definition of Commelinaceae
: a large widely distributed family of herbaceous plants (order Xyridales) that have perfect flowers with a distinct calyx and corolla and upper leaves shaped like a spathe and that comprise the spiderworts — see commelina tradescantia
commelinaceous
\¦kämələ̇¦nāshəs\ adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
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Origin and Etymology of commelinaceae
New Latin, from Commelina, type genus + -aceae
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