Nemastylis
noun
Nema·sty·lis
ˌneməˈstīlə̇s
: a genus of bulbous perennial herbs (family Iridaceae) that are characterized by terete stems, few plicate leaves, few-flowered spathes, and threadlike style branches
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from nem- + Greek stylis small pillar, diminutive of stylos pillar