Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Sphaeriaceous

👉 Sphaeriaceous is a term that refers to plants with long, curved leaves. These leaves are known as spheroids or spathodes and have a smooth surface. The term was coined by German botanist Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1760. The word "spathode" comes from the Latin word "sphaira," which means "spade," referring to the flat, rounded shape of a spheroid leaf. This type of plant is often

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