hernaria

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Noun hernaria has 1 sense

Hernaria, genus Hernaria - low-growing Old World herbs with minute bright green leaves
--₁ is a kind of caryophylloid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of
Caryophyllaceae, family Caryophyllaceae, carnation family, pink family
--₁ has members: rupturewort, Hernaria glabra

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Hernaria

Description:

Hernaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as ruptureworts. They are small, herbaceous plants that are typically found in rocky or sandy habitats.

Sample sentences:

Noun:

1. The hernaria is a low-growing plant with small, green flowers.

2. The horticulturist is studying various species of hernaria.

Adjective:

1. The hernaria species are used for medicinal purposes.

2. The hernaria plant has a unique, delicate beauty.