Her·nan·dia
| \ (ˌ)hərˈnandēə \
Definition of Hernandia
: a genus (the type of the family Hernandiaceae of the order Ranales) of tropical trees having light combustible wood, alternate entire leaves, small paniculate flowers, and drupaceous fruits
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“Hernandia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hernandia. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.
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