Haemodoraceous

/ˌhiːmoʊdɔːˈreɪʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Belonging to or characteristic of the Haemodoraceae plant family.

Etymology

From 'Haemodoraceae' + the suffix '-ous' (having the nature of). This adjective describes plants that belong to or resemble members of this blood-red plant family.

Kelly Says

Kangaroo paw and bloodflower are haemodoraceous plants—their unusual tubular flowers evolved to attract native Australian birds that pollinate them.

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