Xyridaceae

plural noun

Xyr·​i·​da·​ce·​ae
ˌzirəˈdāsēˌē
: a family of herbs (order Xyridales) with basal equitant usually distichous leaves and leafless scapes bearing flowers in dense heads in the axils of imbricated scales see xyris
xyridaceous
¦⸗⸗¦dāshəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Xyrid-, Xyris, type genus + -aceae

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“Xyridaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xyridaceae. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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