Genera within a family

Family: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
DITRICHACEAE (G)
Moss ()
di-, two;
dis, = twice, double;
thrix, tricos, = the hair both of man and beast; sheep’s wool.

(LS)
CERATODON (G)
Moss ()
ceras, = a horn;
-atus, = indicates possession or likeness.
odon, ontos, odons, = a tooth.
(LS, BL)
PLEURIDIUM (G)
Moss ()
pleuron, = a rib, the ribs, the side;
(in Greek compound words, lateral, in a sideways position, ribbed)
-idium, = diminutive.
(the sporophytes often emerge laterally)
(LS, BL, Cl)