Eriocaulaceae

plural noun

Er·​i·​o·​cau·​la·​ce·​ae
-ōˌkȯˈlāsēˌē
: a family of chiefly tropical monocotyledonous aquatic or bog herbs (order Xyridales) having clustered or tufted linear leaves and minute flowers in dense heads
eriocaulaceous
¦⸗⸗⸗¦⸗¦⸗shəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Eriocaulon, type genus + -aceae

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“Eriocaulaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eriocaulaceae. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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