alsinaceae

/ælzɪˌnɑːˈsiːiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of flowering plants, commonly known as water milfoils, including the genus Myriophyllum.

“The freshwater plants found in the lake belong to the family Alsinaceae.”

2. adjective

of or relating to the family Alsinaceae.

“The alsinaceae plants in the garden were thriving.”

Synonyms

  • Myriophyllum
  • water milfoil

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • dry land plant