Aethionema

noun

Ae·thi·o·ne·ma | \ˌē-thē-ō-ˈnē-mə\

Definition of Aethionema

: a genus of herbs (family Cruciferae) found in the Mediterranean region that have sessile glaucous leaves, some being cultivated for their white or rose-colored flowers

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