SAXIFRAGA

Saxifraga, genus Saxifraga

(noun) type genus of the Saxifragaceae; large genus of usually perennial herbs of Arctic and cool regions of northern hemisphere: saxifrage

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Sax*if"ra*ga, n. Etym: [L., saxifrage. See Saxifrage.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of exogenous polypetalous plants, embracing about one hundred and eighty species. See Saxifrage.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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