genus Rubia

noun

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

   Synonyms

   • Rubia, genus Rubia

   Less specific

   • asterid dicot genus

   Members

   • Indian madder, munjeet, Rubia cordifolia

   Member of

   • Rubiaceae, family Rubiaceae, madder family