vriesia

noun

vrie·​sia

ˈvrēzh(ē)ə,

-zēə

1

capitalized : a genus of chiefly epiphytic herbs (family Bromeliaceae) having densely rosetted leaves, free petals, and basal scales on the inner sides of the petals

2

plural -s : any plant of the genus Vriesia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from W. H. de Vriese †1862 Dutch botanist + New Latin -ia

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