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1. (noun) Rubia, genus Rubia
type genus of the Rubiaceae; Old World herbs and subshrubs grown for their medicinal properties and for dye substances extracted from their roots

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1. rubia
A plant genus of the family RUBIACEAE. The root is a source of red dyes (madder color and 1,2,4-trihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione) and ANTHRAQUINONES.

'rubia' - Nearby Entries
rubia rubia cordifolia rubia tinctorum rubiaceae rubiaceous plant rubiales rubicelle

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