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santolina

noun san·to·li·na \ ˌsan-tə-ˈlē-nə \

Definition of santolina

plural santolinas or santolina

: any of a genus (Santolina) of aromatic Mediterranean composite subshrubs that have dissected evergreen leaves and clustered flower heads lacking ray flowers

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Consider lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), catnips (Nepeta), santolina and wormwood (Artemisia).

— anna webb, idahostatesman, "Believe it or not, a monochrome garden can add color, flair to your yard," 10 Mar. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of santolina

New Latin, alteration of Latin santonica, an herb, feminine of santonicus of the Santoni, from Santoni, a people of Aquitania

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