cat·a·nan·che
| \ ˌkatəˈnaŋ(ˌ)kē \
Definition of catananche
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: a genus of Mediterranean herbs (family Compositae) having linear or lanceolate leaves crowded toward the base of the stem and ligulate blue or yellow flowers in long-stalked heads
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: a plant of the genus Catananche
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“Catananche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catananche. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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