abro·nia
| \ əˈbrōnēə \
Definition of abronia
1
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: a genus of herbs (family Nyctaginaceae) native to western North America having showy fragrant flowers in bracted heads and with the salver-shaped calyx having a 3-winged base — see sand verbena
2
plural -s
: any plant of the genus Abronia
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“Abronia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abronia. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.
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