Psilotaceae
plural noun
Psi·lo·ta·ce·ae
\ˌsīlōˈtāsēˌē\
Definition of Psilotaceae
: a family of plants that are usually placed in order Psilotales and are characterized by nearly naked stems, minute scalelike leaves, and 2- or 3-celled sporangia — compare psilotum, tmesipteris
psilotaceous
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Origin and Etymology of psilotaceae
New Latin, from Psilotum, type genus + -aceae
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