Swertia
noun
Swer·tia
ˈswərsh(ē)ə,
-rtēə
: a small genus of herbs (family Gentianaceae) found chiefly in the western U.S. and having thick, bitter roots, opposite or whorled leaves, and dull-colored flowers see green gentian
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Emanuel Swert (Sweert), 17th century Dutch botanist + New Latin -ia