Usneaceae
plural noun
Us·ne·a·ceae
\ˌəsnēˈāsēˌē\
Definition of Usneaceae
: a family of fruticose lichens characterized by prostrate, erect, or pendulous thalli that are generally radially symmetrical and including the genera Usnea, Evernia, Ramalina, and Alectoria
usneaceous
adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
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Origin and Etymology of usneaceae
New Latin, from Usnea, type genus + -aceae
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