Philydraceae

plural noun

Phil·​y·​dra·​ce·​ae

ˌfiləˈdrāsēˌē

: a family of Asiatic and Australian perennial herbs (order Xyridales) with sheathing narrow leaves and spicate flowers resembling orchids

philydraceous

¦⸗⸗¦drāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Philydrum, type genus (from phil- + Greek hydōr water) + -aceae

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