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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Crassulaceae — perennial plants with two series of stamens totaling twice the number of petals, some of which are used in herbal medicine.

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Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhodon, "rose") (from the smell of the roots), and Latin -iola, diminutive suffix.

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