Vochysiaceae

plural noun

Vo·​chys·​i·​a·​ce·​ae

: a family of tropical American trees and shrubs (order Geraniales) having large irregular flowers often with a single petal or stamen and a 3-angled capsular fruit

vochysiaceous

⸗¦⸗⸗¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Vochysia, type genus + -aceae

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