Rotala

noun

Ro·​ta·​la

rōˈtālə,

-tälə

: a genus of annual weedy herbs (family Lythraceae) with 4-angled stems, opposite or whorled leaves, and small, axillary, and mostly solitary flowers see toothcup

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Late Latin rotalis

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