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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of stemless perennial herbs, of the order Saxifragaceæ, of which there are two Chilian species.
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- noun botany Any plant of the genus
Francoa , with white, pink or red flowers, native toChile .
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- noun perennial evergreen herbs with white or pink flowers; Chile
Etymologies
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The genus Francoa was named by botanist Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804) after Spanish physician Francisco Franco who lived in 16th century.
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