Alchemilla

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A group of small garden plants with fan-shaped leaves that hold water drops and tiny green flowers

proper noun

Specialized

: Alchemilla

In a well-maintained garden, Alchemilla provides lush greenery and a beautiful backdrop for other flowering plants.
Alchemilla mollis
lady's mantle

Examples

What a lovely Alchemilla!
Gardeners often choose Alchemilla for its ability to thrive in shaded areas while adding vibrant life to the landscape.
Alchemilla is prized by gardeners for its soft, dew-catching leaves.
The herbalist recommended Alchemilla for its traditional medicinal uses.
Many species of Alchemilla thrive in cool, moist environments.
Look at that Alchemilla!
The soft green leaves of Alchemilla shimmer in the morning dew, creating a magical sight in the early sunlight.

Surface Forms

Alchemilla main

Etymology

Alchemilla comes from an old name linked to alchemy, because people thought the round drops of water on its fan-shaped leaves looked like the pure liquids alchemists wanted, so the plant's name meant something like a 'little alchemist'. That's why Alchemilla now names the small herb known for its dew-catching leaves.