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Dracocephalum

Dracocephalum

9.9
A group of small American plants with scented leaves called dragonheads
  • noun
  • /ˌdreɪkoʊˈsɛfələm/
  • Specialized
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  • The aromatic leaves of Dracocephalum attract bees and butterflies to gardens.

Examples

  • Several species in the genus Dracocephalum are prized for their ornamental flowers.

  • The Dracocephalum plant thrives in well-drained soil.

  • Botanists studied the growth patterns of Dracocephalum in different climates.

  • Dracocephalum species are often used in herbal remedies.

  • Several species in the genus Dracocephalum are prized for their ornamental flowers.

  • Botanists studied the growth patterns of Dracocephalum in different climates.

  • The aromatic leaves of Dracocephalum attract bees and butterflies to gardens.

Synonyms

dragonhead
vsDracocephalum
  • US
9.9

A small herb with pointed saw-edged leaves and spikes of blue or violet flowers

is the scientific genus name rather than the common single word form
dragon's head
vsDracocephalum
  • US
9.9

A North American herb with long narrow toothed leaves and purple flower spikes

is the scientific genus name rather than the possessive common form

Compounds

Dracocephalum parviflorum
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American mint herb with long pointed toothed leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers

Surface Forms

Dracocephalum singular
Dracocephala plural

Etymology

Dracocephalum comes from Greek parts draco meaning 'dragon' and cephalum meaning 'head' because the flowers look like small dragon heads. That's why these mint-family herbs and small shrubs are often called 'dragonheads'.