Usneaceae

plural noun

Us·​ne·​a·​ceae

ˌəsnēˈāsēˌē

: a family of fruticose lichens characterized by prostrate, erect, or pendulous thalli that are generally radially symmetrical and including the genera Usnea, Evernia, Ramalina, and Alectoria

usneaceous

¦⸗⸗¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Usnea, type genus + -aceae

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