Batidaceae

plural noun

Bat·​i·​da·​ce·​ae

ˌbatə̇ˈdāsēˌē

: a family of low straggling dioecious shrubs (order Caryophyllales) having succulent opposite leaves and a conelike inflorescence see batis

batidaceous

¦⸗⸗¦dāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Batid-, Batis, type genus + -aceae

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