1) Asterid dicot genus 2) Genus eriodictyon 
Eriodictyon is a genus of plants within the Hydrophylloideae subfamily of the Boraginaceae family. It includes Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californica), along with other similarly named plants. Yerba santa means `sacred herb` in the Spanish language. ==Species of Eriodictyon == ...
The dried leaves of Eriodictyon californicum (family Hydrophyllaceae); the fluidextract and the syrup have been used as an expectorant and to mask the taste of bitter substances. ... Synonym: mountain balm, yerba santa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: er′ē-ō-dik′tē-on Definitions: 1. The dried leaves of Eriodictyon californicum (family Hydrophyllaceae); the fluidextract and the syrup have been used as an expectorant and flavoring agent to mask the taste of bitter substances. Synonyms: mountain balm, yerba santa
[n] - small genus of evergreen shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico
genus Eriodictyon noun small genus of evergreen shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico