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Definition of indigofera

indigofera

/ˌɪn.dɪˈɡɑː.fɚ.ə/
in · dig · o · fer · a

Plural:indigoferas
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indigofera Lexical Profile

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Any plant or shrub of the large genus Indigofera in the pea family (Fabaceae), native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, cultivated both as a source of natural indigo dye and as an ornamental for its pinnate foliage and axillary racemes of pink, rose, purple, or white pea-like flowers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indigofera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indigofera
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