A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
genus rubia
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type genus of the Rubiaceae; Old World herbs and subshrubs grown for their medicinal properties and for dye substances extracted from their roots
genus rubia meaning & definition 1 of genus rubia.
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The genus Rubia is a group of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, commonly known as madder. It includes perennial climbing plants with evergreen leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. The most well-known species is Rubia tinctorum, or common madder, which was historically used to produce red dye. The roots of plants in the Rubia genus contain a compound called alizarin that produces this dye.
genus rubia meaning & definition 2 of genus rubia.
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