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Tofieldia
noun
To·fiel·dia
\təˈfēldēə\
Definition of Tofieldia
: a genus of perennial herbs (family Liliaceae) growing in cool regions and having linear chiefly basal leaves and small spicate sessile flowers with 6 anthers and 3 styles — see false asphodel
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Origin and Etymology of tofieldia
New Latin, from Thomas Tofield †1779 English botanist + New Latin -ia
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