Cistaceae

plural noun

Cis·​ta·​ce·​ae

siˈstāsēˌē

: a family of shrubs or somewhat woody herbs (order Parietales) with simple entire leaves and a capsular fruit

cistaceous

(ˈ)si¦stāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Cistus, type genus + -aceae

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