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Collinsonia

Collinsonia

9.9
A small group of aromatic herbs from the United States that live year after year, called stone root
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒlɪnˈsoʊniə/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists are studying the distribution of Collinsonia throughout the eastern United States.

Examples

  • The woodland was filled with the distinctive scent of Collinsonia in bloom.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Collinsonia for its aromatic leaves.

  • Collinsonia is often used in herbal medicine for its reputed healing properties.

  • The Collinsonia plant is often used in herbal medicine.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Collinsonia for its fragrant leaves and resilience in gardens.

  • The woodland was filled with the distinctive scent of Collinsonia when it was in bloom.

  • Botanists are researching the distribution of Collinsonia throughout the eastern United States.

Surface Forms

Collinsonia singular
Collinsonias plural

Etymology

Collinsonia is named after the English plant collector Peter Collinson, who helped send American plants to Europe. So Collinsonia is the name given to this small group of American herbs, often called 'stone root'.