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Conringia

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Con·​ring·​ia | \ känˈriŋ(g)ēə, -rinjēə \

Definition of Conringia

: a genus of Eurasian herbs (family Cruciferae) with entire clasping leaves, small yellow flowers in racemes, and long slender pods — see hare's-ear sense 2

History and Etymology for Conringia

New Latin, from Herman Conring †1681 German scholar + New Latin -ia

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“Conringia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Conringia. Accessed 26 Sep. 2022.

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