Cyrtandraceae

/ˌsɜːrtænˈdreɪˌsiːiː/ noun

Definition

A plant family of tropical herbs and shrubs, sometimes considered part of a larger gesneriad family, with showy flowers.

Etymology

From Greek 'kyrtos' (curved, bent) and 'andros' (male, stamen) plus '-aceae' (plant family suffix). Named for the curved stamens characteristic of these flowers.

Kelly Says

These tropical flowers evolved their curved, tricky stamens to fit exactly on specific bees—it's nature's way of saying 'only the right pollinator gets my nectar.'

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