gemmingia

/ɡɛmɪŋˈɡiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae.

“The botanist spent years studying the unique species of gemmingia found in the Amazon rainforest.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the genus gemmingia.

“The gemmingia-adapted plants in the greenhouse were thriving due to the optimal growing conditions.”

Synonyms

  • plantain-like
  • rubiacous

Antonyms

  • devoid-of-greenery
  • flowerless