Hydrocharitaceae
plural noun
Hy·dro·char·i·ta·ce·ae
Definition of Hydrocharitaceae
: a family of very simple widely distributed nearly stemless aquatic herbs (order Naiadales) with a 6-parted perianth and somewhat fleshy fruit — see elodea vallisneriaceae
hydrocharitaceous
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Origin and Etymology of hydrocharitaceae
New Latin, from Hydrocharit-, Hydrocharis, type genus + -aceae
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