Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of gamopetalous plants, of the order Loganiaceæ and tribe Euloganieæ, type of the subtribe Spigeliese.
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Examples
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I especially love the spigelia against the white feathery stuff – is it astilbe?
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Hi MMD, If there are seeds from the spigelia I will send you some.
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I have been very happy with the spigelia, this is by far its best blooming year, just like everything else in the garden.
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A quantity of senna equal to that of spigelia, should be added.
General directions for collecting and drying medicinal substances of the vegetable kingdom : list and description of indigenous plants, etc., their medicinal properties, forms of administration, and doses, Confederate States of America. Surgeon General 1862
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