Haemodoraceae

/ˌhiːmoʊdɔːˈreɪsiː/ noun

Definition

A family of tropical and subtropical flowering plants, some of which have blood-red roots or sap.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'doros' (gift) + Latin '-aceae' (plant family suffix). The name refers to the blood-like appearance of these plants' parts.

Kelly Says

Plants in the Haemodoraceae family were named because their roots and sap are literally red or blood-colored—Australian Aboriginal people historically used them for dyes.

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