naegelia

noun

nae·​ge·​lia
nāˈgēlēə
1
capitalized : a small tropical American genus of rhizomatous perennial herbs (family Gesneriaceae) that are often cultivated for their showy tubular flowers and their velvety foliage
2
plural -s : any plant of the genus Naegelia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Karl Wilhelm von Naegeli †1891 German botanist + New Latin -ia

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“Naegelia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naegelia. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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