martynia
noun
mar·tyn·ia
\märˈtinēə\
Definition of martynia
1 capitalized : the type genus of Martyniaceae comprising annual or perennial downy and clammy herbs with a bell-shaped bladdery calyx, spreading corolla tube, and a 2-beaked capsule
2 plural -s : any plant or flower of the genus Martynia
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Origin and Etymology of martynia
New Latin, from John Martyn †1768 English botanist + New Latin -ia
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