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Crucianella

noun
Cru·​cia·​nel·​la | \ ˌkrüshəˈnelə\

Definition of Crucianella

: a genus of herbs or low shrubs (family Rubiaceae) with opposite or whorled leaves and small tubular flowers in close clusters

History and Etymology for Crucianella

New Latin, irregular diminutive of Latin cruci-, crux cross; from the arrangement of the leaves

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