Aubrietia
any of several plants belonging to the genus aubrietia, of the mustard family, forming dense mats and having numerous small, purplish flowers.
historical examples
free–growing spring–flowers like aubrietia, alyssum, and iberis, may be multiplied to any extent by division or cuttings.
the wild garden william robinson
this special service ship, the aubrietia, was hardly a member of the protective escort.
the victory at sea william sowden sims
the aubrietia had already given warning of the danger referred to in the last words of this final message.
the victory at sea william sowden sims
arabis alpina ; aubrietia purpurea ; alyssum saxatile : all three very easy to grow, and very common.
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noun
any trailing purple-flowered plant of the genus aubrieta, native to european mountains but widely planted in rock gardens: family br-ssicaceae (crucifers)
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