Meaning of the word plumbago in English

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plumbago

US /plʌmˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/
UK /plʌmˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/

Noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Plumbaginaceae, often grown as ornamental plants for their attractive blue, white, or pink flowers

Example:
The garden was adorned with vibrant blue plumbago.
She planted plumbago along the fence for a beautiful display.