collinsia
any plant belonging to the genus Collinsia, of the figwort family, having whorled leaves and usually clusters of variously colored flowers.
Origin of collinsia
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Some indeed, such as the lovely collinsia verna and the large white Iberis, only do well if autumn-sown.
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British Dictionary definitions for collinsia
/ (kəˈlɪnsɪə, -zɪə) /
a North American plant of the scrophulariaceous genus Collinsia, having blue, white, or purple flowers
Origin of collinsia
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