ˌsīəˌnaˈstrāsēˌē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Cyanastrum, type genus (from cyan- + Latin astrum star, from Greek astron ) + -aceae — more at star
: a small family (order Xyridales) consisting of a single genus ( Cyanastrum ) of tropical African bog or aquatic herbs with tuberous rootstocks and paniculate or racemose flowers