florideae Meaning, Definition & Usage

Flo*rid"e*æ noun plural (Also<
  • Florideae
  • Florideæ
)
Etymology
NL., from L. flos, floris, a flower.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) A subclass of algæ including all the red or purplish seaweeds; the Rhodospermeæ of many authors; -- so called from the rosy or florid color of most of the species.

Webster 1913