aubrietia
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From translingual Aubrieta, the name of the taxonomic genus, which was itself named in honor of Claude Aubriet.
Noun[edit]
aubrietia (plural aubrietias)
- A creeping perennial plant native to southeastern Europe, Aubrieta deltoidea, grown as a groundcover and in rock gardens for its dense foliage and purple, pink or white flowers.
Usage notes[edit]
- The spelling aubrieta, while closer to the original spelling and the taxonomic name, is much less common in actual usage.