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Calamitaceae

plural noun
Cal·​a·​mi·​ta·​ce·​ae | \ ˌkaləˌmīˈtāsēˌē, -məˈt-\

Definition of Calamitaceae

: a family of fossil plants coextensive with Calamariaceae —used by strict adherents to the International Rules of Botanical Nomenclature

History and Etymology for Calamitaceae

New Latin, from Calamites, type genus + -aceae

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