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Definition of Darlingtonia

1. Noun. One species: California pitcher plant.

Definition of Darlingtonia

1. n. A genus of California pitcher plants consisting of a single species. The long tubular leaves are hooded at the top, and frequently contain many insects drowned in the secretion of the leaves.

Medical Definition of Darlingtonia

1. A genus of California pitcher plants consisting of a single species. The long tubular leaves are hooded at the top, and frequently contain many insects drowned in the secretion of the leaves. Origin: NL. Named after Dr. William Darlington, a botanist of West Chester, Penn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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