achyranthes

noun

ach·y·ran·thes | \ ˌa-kə-ˈran-(ˌ)thēz \

Definition of achyranthes

1 capitalized : a genus of tropical herbs (family Amaranthaceae) having white or silvery spicate flowers

2 plural achyranthes : any of several plants of the genera Iresine and Telanthera

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