Hosackia

noun

Ho·​sack·​ia

hōˈsakēə,

-ˈza-

: a large genus of mostly western North American herbs (family Leguminosae) having pinnate leaves, yellow or red flowers, and linear flat pods

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from David Hosack †1835 American botanist + New Latin -ia

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