Cyttariaceae

plural noun

Cyt·​tar·​i·​a·​ce·​ae

: a family of ascomycetous fungi (order Helotiales) that form a pear-shaped stroma with numerous apothecial cavities see cyttaria

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Cyttaria, type genus + -aceae

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