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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Origin and Etymology of ledum
New Latin, from Greek lēdon rockrose
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