Chloranthaceous

/ˌklɔːrænˈθeɪʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the Chloranthaceae family of flowering plants.

Etymology

From Chloranthaceae + -ous (adjective suffix). Describes characteristics of plants in this family.

Kelly Says

A chloranthaceous plant is typically small and inconspicuous, which is why these ancient plants went unnoticed by many botanists until recently!

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