gesneriad

/gɛsˈnɪəriˌæd/
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Definitions of gesneriad
  1. noun
    any of numerous tropical or subtropical small shrubs or treelets or epiphytic vines of the family Gesneriaceae: African violet; Cape primroses; gloxinia
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    type of:
    ligneous plant, woody plant
    a plant having hard lignified tissues or woody parts especially stems
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