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Definition of Santolina
1. Noun. Genus of Mediterranean subshrubs with rayless flower heads.
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Aster Family, Asteraceae, Compositae, Family Asteraceae, Family Compositae
Member holonyms: Lavender Cotton, Santolina Chamaecyparissus
Definition of Santolina
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Santolina
Literary usage of Santolina
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gardeners Dictionaryby Philip Miller by Philip Miller (1754)
"Green-leav'd Lavender-cotton, with a Scent' like Ointment. 4. Santolina ... Tourn.
Lavender-cotton with left hoary Leaves. . 7. Santolina fouit ..."
2. Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse by Edward Step (1897)
"It is quite hardy, and is propagated by cuttings. Ordinary garden soil will be
found to suit it. Santolina (probably from ..."
3. Quarterly Compendium of Medical Science by D. G. Brinton (1886)
"Dr. Kirk, of Edinburgh, after quoting a description of the plant from the "
Treasury of Botany," the author goes on to sav that hitherto santolina has not ..."
4. Handy Book of the Flower-garden, Being Practical Directions for the by David Thomson (1876)
"Santolina—SAXIFRAGES. Santolina incana, 6 to 12 inches; silvery foliaged. To have
this lovely plant in perfection for spring, cuttings should be struck in ..."
5. The Gardeners Dictionaryby Philip Miller by Philip Miller (1754)
"Green-leav'd Lavender-cotton, with a Scent' like Ointment. 4. Santolina ... Tourn.
Lavender-cotton with left hoary Leaves. . 7. Santolina fouit ..."
6. Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse by Edward Step (1897)
"It is quite hardy, and is propagated by cuttings. Ordinary garden soil will be
found to suit it. Santolina (probably from ..."
7. Quarterly Compendium of Medical Science by D. G. Brinton (1886)
"Dr. Kirk, of Edinburgh, after quoting a description of the plant from the "
Treasury of Botany," the author goes on to sav that hitherto santolina has not ..."
8. Handy Book of the Flower-garden, Being Practical Directions for the by David Thomson (1876)
"Santolina—SAXIFRAGES. Santolina incana, 6 to 12 inches; silvery foliaged. To have
this lovely plant in perfection for spring, cuttings should be struck in ..."
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