Borreria

noun

Bor·​re·​ria

bəˈrirēə

: a genus of herbs or shrubs (family Rubiaceae) found in warm or tropical regions with opposite entire leaves and small funnel-shaped flowers

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from William Borrer †1862 English botanist + New Latin -ia

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