Cassythaceae

/ˌkæsɪˈθeɪsiː/ noun

Definition

The family of parasitic plants that includes cassytha and dodders, which live by feeding on other plants.

Etymology

Modern Linnaean nomenclature from 'Cassytha' plus the Latin suffix '-aceae' used to denote plant families.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-aceae' is botanical Latin's way of saying 'family of,' so every time you see it, you're looking at a plant family grouped together by shared characteristics.

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