gesneria

noun

ges·​ne·​ria
geˈsnirēə
1
Gesneria : a large genus (the type of the family Gesneriaceae) of tropical American herbs having showy tubular flowers
2
plural -s : any plant of the genus Gesneria

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Konrad Gesner †1565 Swiss naturalist + New Latin -ia

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

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