browallia


bro·wal·lia

noun \brə-ˈwä-lē-ə\

Definition of BROWALLIA

: any of a genus (Browallia) of tropical American herbs of the nightshade family cultivated for their blue, violet, or white flowers

Origin of BROWALLIA

New Latin, from J. Browallius †1755 Swedish naturalist
First Known Use: 1782

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