Datiscaceae

plural noun

Dat·​is·​ca·​ce·​ae
ˌdatə̇ˈskāsēˌē
: a small family of herbs or trees (order Parietales) having regular often dioecious and apetalous flowers in racemes or spikes and a one-seeded capsule
datiscaceous
¦⸗⸗¦skāshəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Dastica type genus + -aceae

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“Datiscaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Datiscaceae. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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