Hydrocharitaceae

plural noun

Hy·​dro·​char·​i·​ta·​ce·​ae

: a family of very simple widely distributed nearly stemless aquatic herbs (order Naiadales) with a 6-parted perianth and somewhat fleshy fruit see elodea, vallisneriaceae

hydrocharitaceous

¦⸗⸗ˌ⸗⸗¦tāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Hydrocharit-, Hydrocharis, type genus + -aceae

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