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Miconia

noun
Mi·​co·​nia | \ mīˈkōnēə\

Definition of Miconia

: a large genus of tropical American shrubs or trees (family Melastomaceae) with small flowers in showy terminal inflorescences

History and Etymology for Miconia

New Latin, from Francisco Micó (Micón) 16th century Spanish physician and botanist + New Latin -ia

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