gesnerad

/ˈdʒɛsnəræd/

Definitions

1. noun

A gesneriad is any plant of the family Gesneriaceae, which includes the African violet and the gloxinia, as well as the genus Gesneria.

“The gesnerad collection at the botanical garden featured over 100 species.”

Synonyms

  • gesneriaceae
  • gesneriad

Antonyms

  • non-flowering plant