Ungnadia

noun

Un·​gna·​dia

ˌənˈnādēə,

ˌəngəˈnā-

: a monotypic genus of shrubs or small trees (family Sapindaceae) comprising the buckeyes of southwestern North America and distinguished by shining dark green leaves, rose-colored flowers, and poisonous black seeds

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Baron David von Ungnad 16th century Austrian diplomat + New Latin -ia

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