What's the difference between gentianaceous and yellowwort?

Gentianaceous


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to a natural order of plants (Gentianaceae) of which the gentian is the type.

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Yellowwort


Definition:

  • (n.) A European yellow-flowered, gentianaceous (Chlora perfoliata). The whole plant is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic, and also in dyeing yellow.

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