Definition of "saxifrage" []

• Any of numerous herbs of the genus Saxifraga, having small, variously colored flowers and leaves that often form a basal rosette. (noun)

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• "The ice-plant, which is also called a saxifrage, may now be seen in many a garden to which it has been brought from the Kerry mountains, and it is known as"
• "This deceitful appearance is caused by a small plant resembling saxifrage, which is abundant, growing in large patches on a species of crumbling moss."
• "I give you this bouquetof saxifrage sneezewortspurge ragged robinasphodel lords-and-ladies.''"