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Eriodictyon

Eriodictyon

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Small evergreen shrubs with fragrant leaves that people use in traditional medicine
  • noun
  • /ˌɛrɪəˈdɪkʧən/
  • Specialized
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  • Eriodictyon species, such as yerba santa, are valued for their medicinal properties in traditional medicine.

Examples

  • Botanists recently discovered a new variety in the Eriodictyon genus growing in California's chaparral.

  • The Eriodictyon plant thrives in arid climates.

  • Eriodictyon shrubs are known for their aromatic, resinous leaves and clusters of small flowers.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Eriodictyons for their resilience.

  • Eriodictyon shrubs are known for their aromatic, resinous leaves and clusters of small flowers.

  • Eriodictyon species, such as yerba santa, are valued for their medicinal properties in traditional medicine.

  • The Eriodictyon plant thrives in arid climates.

Synonyms

genus Eriodictyon
vsEriodictyon
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of evergreen shrubs from the southwestern United States and Mexico used in traditional medicine

focuses on the common name rather than medicinal use

Compounds

Eriodictyon californicum
  • Specialized
9.9

A sticky evergreen shrub from the western US whose scented leaves make tea for coughs

genus Eriodictyon
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of evergreen shrubs from the southwestern United States and Mexico used in traditional medicine

Surface Forms

Eriodictyon singular
Eriodictyons plural

Etymology

The word Eriodictyon comes from Greek parts erion ('wool') and diktyon ('net') and was used because the leaves look hairy and a little like a fine net. So the name fits these small evergreen shrubs, often called yerba santa, by describing their woolly, net-like leaves.