Hypopitys

noun

Hy·​pop·​i·​tys

hīˈpäpətə̇s,

hə̇ˈ-

in some classifications

: a genus of plants comprising the pinesaps and including leafless saprophytic herbs with erect stems and racemose flowers that are commonly placed in the genus Monotropa

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from hypo- + Greek pitys pine (tree)

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