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ledum

noun
le·dum | \ˈlēdəm\

Definition of ledum 

1 capitalized : a genus of shrubs (family Ericaceae) of cold regions having a deciduous corolla of separate petals and a septicidal capsule — see labrador tea , marsh tea

2 plural -s : any plant of the genus Ledum

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History and Etymology for ledum

New Latin, from Greek lēdon rockrose

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