Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical America, particularly the yellow root or American goldenseal, Turnera diffusa.

“The herbalist recommended using Turnera as an alternative remedy for inflammation.”

2. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Turneraceae, native to tropical America, particularly the West Indian oak or West Indian mahogany, Turnera subulata.

“Turnera subulata is a common tree found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.”