burmannia

/ˌbɜːrməˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Burmanniaceae, commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

“The botanist spent her career studying the unique characteristics of the Burmannia species.”

2. proper noun

A genus of flowering plants named after the German botanist Hermann Burmann.

“The discovery of a new Burmannia species was a significant breakthrough in the field of botany.”

Synonyms

  • Burmanniaceae
  • orchids

Antonyms

  • non-flowering plants
  • trees