The meaning of Plumbagine and additional information.

Plumbagin(n.) A crystalline substance said to be found in the root of a certain plant of the Leadwort (Plumbago) family.

Plumbagineous(a.) Pertaining to natural order (Plumbagineae) of gamopetalous herbs, of which Plumbago is the type. The order includes also the marsh rosemary, the thrift, and a few other genera.

Plumbaginous(a.) Resembling plumbago; consisting of, or containing, plumbago; as, a plumbaginous slate.