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piqueria

/pɪˈkwɪə.ri.ə/

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noun

/pɪˈkwɪə.ri.ə/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род тропических американских многолетних трав или полукустарников с белыми или бледно-желтыми цветками, часто включаемый в род Стевия.

A small genus of tropical American perennial herbs or subshrubs with white to pale yellow flowers, often included in the genus Stevia.

proper noun

  1. Genus of flowering plantsC2formalscientific

    A small genus of tropical American perennial herbs or subshrubs, characterized by white to pale yellow flowers.

    ruПикерия

    • Piqueria species are native to the highlands of Central America.
    • The white flowers of Piqueria bloom during the rainy season.
    • Botanists often debate whether Piqueria should be included in the genus Stevia.