Zygophyllaceae
plural noun
Zy·go·phyl·la·ce·ae
| \ ˌzīgōfə̇ˈlāsēˌē, ˌzig- \
Definition of Zygophyllaceae
: a family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Geraniales) distinguished by pinnate or bifoliolate stipulate leaves and axillary pentamerous flowers — see guaiacum sense 1, tribulus
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