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Pinckneya

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Pinck·​neya | \ ˈpiŋknēə, piŋkˈnēyə \

Definition of Pinckneya

: a genus of trees (family Rubiaceae) having showy pink and purple flowers with large colored bracts — see georgia bark

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History and Etymology for Pinckneya

New Latin, from Charles C. Pinckney †1825 American statesman

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“Pinckneya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pinckneya. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.

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