Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of leguminous plants, of the tribe Galegeæ and subtribe Coluteæ.

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  • noun a genus of Australian herbs and subshrubs: darling peas

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    Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) 1906

  • The common swainsona is white-flowered; but there is a good rose-colored variety.

    Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) 1906

  • Abutilons; agapanthus; alstremeria; amaryllis; anemone; aralia; araucaria; auricula; azaleas; begonias; cactus; caladium; calceolaria; calla; camellias; cannas; carnations; century plants; chrysanthemums; cineraria; clematis; coleus; crocus; croton; cyclamen; dahlia; ferns; freesia; fuchsia; geranium; gladiolus; gloxinia; grevillea; hollyhocks; hyacinths; iris; lily; lily-of-the-valley; mignonette; moon-flowers; narcissus; oleander; oxalis; palms; pandanus; pansy; pelargonium; peony; phlox; primulas; rhododendrons; rose; smilax; stocks; sweet pea; swainsona; tuberose; tulips; violet; wax plant.

    Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) 1906

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    Rational Review 2009

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