Velloziaceae
plural noun
Vel·lo·zi·a·ce·ae
\vəˌlōzēˈāsēˌē\
Definition of Velloziaceae
: a family of African and Brazilian plants (order Liliales) distinguished from Amaryllidaceae by woody stems, one-flowered peduncles, commonly persistent perianth, and more numerous stamens
velloziaceous
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Origin and Etymology of velloziaceae
New Latin, from Vellozia, type genus + -aceae
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