docoglossa

/dɔˌkoʊˈɡlɒsə/ (doh-KOH-gloh-suh)

Definitions

1. noun

A clade or subgroup of the plant order Asparagales, commonly known as asparagus and orchids.

“The botanist spent years studying the unique characteristics of the docoglossa family of plants.”

Synonyms

  • Asparagales
  • clade

Antonyms

  • dicot
  • monocot