subfamily Cabombaceae meaning

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subfamily Cabombaceae (noun): in some classifications considered an independent family of water lilies; comprises the genera Cabomba and Brasenia.

Definition of subfamily Cabombaceae

  1. in some classifications considered an independent family of water lilies; comprises the genera Cabomba and Brasenia

    Synonyms: Cabombaceae, water-shield family

    Type of: magnoliid dicot family

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