Reboulia

noun

Re·​bou·​lia
rēˈbülēə
: a genus of liverworts (family Marchantiaceae) that are widely distributed on rocks and soil and are distinguished by a conspicuous pseudoperianth split into fringy lanceolate lobes

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from H. P. I. Reboul †1839 French naturalist + New Latin -ia

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“Reboulia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Reboulia. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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