Lentibulariaceae

plural noun

Len·​tib·​u·​lar·​i·​a·​ce·​ae

(ˌ)len‧ˌtibyəˌla(a)rēˈāsēˌē

: a family of insectivorous aquatic or bog herbs (order Polemoniales) having irregular flowers and capsular fruits see bladderwort, pinguicula , utricularia

lentibulariaceous

(¦)⸗¦⸗⸗ˌ⸗⸗¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Lentibularia, type genus (probably irregular from Latin lent-, lens lentil + tubulus small tube, diminutive of tubus tube) + -aceae

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