Saxifragaceae
plural noun
Sax·i·fra·ga·ce·ae
ˌsaksəfrəˈgāsēˌē
: a widely distributed family of herbs (order Rosales) of variable habit usually distinguished by the free ovary with two carpels, by having as many or twice as many stamens as petals, and by the absence of staminodia
saxifragaceous
adjective
¦⸗⸗⸗¦gāshəs
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“Saxifragaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saxifragaceae. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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