Hernandiaceae

/ˌhɛr.nænˈdi.eɪ.siː/ noun

Definition

A family of tropical flowering plants that includes the genus Hernandia and related trees, sometimes called the hernandia family.

Etymology

From Hernandia (the genus) plus the suffix -aceae (the standard botanical suffix for plant families).

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Plant scientists use this family name constantly, but it's one of those words where even biologists have to pause to spell it correctly!

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