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Baptisia

Baptisia

8.9
A North American plant like a pea with bright flowers and large seed pods
  • noun
  • /bæpˈtɪziə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners appreciate Baptisia for its drought resistance and beautiful seed pods.

Examples

  • Baptisia is often used in landscaping because of its stunning blooms and ability to attract pollinators.

  • So right back in here, there's some Baptisia, day lilies, monarda.

  • The garden was vibrant with Baptisia, known for its striking blue flowers and tall stems.

Compounds

Baptisia australis
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives many years with blue, pea-like flowers often grown in gardens

Baptisia lactea
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild plant with upright stems and creamy white flowers native to the eastern United States

Baptisia tinctoria
  • Specialized
9.9

A small North American plant with many branches and bright yellow flowers used to make a natural dye

Surface Forms

Baptisia singular
Baptisias plural

Etymology

Baptisia comes from the Greek root baptizein, which means 'to dip' or 'to dye' and is the same root as the English word baptize; these plants were once used like indigo to make blue dye, so the name reminds you of 'dipping' cloth into color.