Buxbaumiaceae

/bʌksbɔːmiˈeɪsiː/ noun

Definition

A family of small, distinctive mosses that includes the genus Buxbaumia.

Etymology

Scientific Latin formed from Buxbaumia (genus name) plus -aceae (family suffix), honoring botanist Buxbaum.

Kelly Says

This tiny moss family has some of the most bizarre, alien-looking structures in the plant kingdom—their asymmetrical spore capsules look like something from science fiction.

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