saxifraga

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Definition Noun : 1. A genus of flowering plants : Saxifraga is the type genus of the family Saxifragaceae. It comprises a large group of usually perennial herbs. These plants are commonly found in Arctic and cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Plants in this genus are often called saxifrages. Usage Notes The word is a proper noun, specifically a scientific genus name in botanica...