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houstonia

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houstonia [huːˈstəʊnɪə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any small North American rubiaceous plant of the genus Houstonia, having blue, white or purple flowers
[named after Dr. William Houston (died 1733), Scottish botanist]


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Little Houstonia seornfully laughed, As she danced on her slender stem; While the cowslip bent to the rippling waves, And whispered the tale to them.
 
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