aubrietia

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From translingual Aubrieta, the name of the taxonomic genus, which was itself named in honor of Claude Aubriet.

Noun

aubrietia (plural aubrietias)

  1. A creeping perennial plant native to southeastern Europe, Aubrieta deltoidea, grown as a groundcover and in rock gardens for its dense foliage and purple, pink or white flowers.

Usage notes
  • The spelling aubrieta, while closer to the original spelling and the taxonomic name, is much less common in actual usage.
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