Pontederiaceae

plural noun

Pon·​te·​de·​ri·​a·​ce·​ae
: a family of monocotyledonous aquatic or bog plants (order Xyridales) having perfect more or less irregular flowers subtended by spathes resembling leaves
pontederiaceous
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adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Pontederia, type genus + -aceae

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“Pontederiaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pontederiaceae. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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