Saururaceae

plural noun

Sau·​ru·​ra·​ce·​ae

ˌsȯrəˈrāsēˌē

: a family of perennial herbs (order Piperales) having small flowers destitute of perianth in terminal spikes and with an ovary of several separate carpels

saururaceous

¦⸗⸗¦rāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Saururus, type genus + -aceae

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