Rubia

[ru:biә]

Definition

(noun.) type genus of the Rubiaceae; Old World herbs and subshrubs grown for their medicinal properties and for dye substances extracted from their roots.

Typist: Shelby--From WordNet

Definition

n. a genus of gamopetalous plants including the madder.—n. Ru′bian a colour-producing matter of madder.—adj. Rubian′ic.—n. Ru′biate.

Typist: Pearl