Associations to the word «Gramineae»

Wiktionary

GRAMINEAE, proper noun. (obsolete) A taxonomic family within the order Poales   — now known as Poaceae - the true grasses.

Dictionary definition

GRAMINEAE, noun. The grasses: chiefly herbaceous but some woody plants including cereals; bamboo; reeds; sugar cane.

Wise words

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