subfamily Nelumbonaceae meaning

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subfamily Nelumbonaceae (noun): in some classifications considered an independent family of water lilies; comprises the single genus Nelumbo.

Definition of subfamily Nelumbonaceae

  1. in some classifications considered an independent family of water lilies; comprises the single genus Nelumbo

    Synonyms: Nelumbonaceae

    Type of: magnoliid dicot family

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