Eupatorium
- noun
- /juːˈpætəriəm/
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Eupatorium
- During our hike, we spotted various wildflowers, among them the distinctive Eupatorium with its purplish blooms.
- pye weed (Eupatorium)
- joe-pye weed (Eupatorium)
- weed (Eupatorium)
Examples
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In the tropical region, the Eupatorium plant thrives, showcasing beautiful clusters of white flowers.
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The garden was filled with colorful plants, including clusters of Eupatorium that attracted butterflies.
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I see the Ivory Halo, Dogwood, the Eupatorium, Echinacea, black Black Eyed Susans.
Compounds
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A low tropical bush with long leaves people brew to make a mild drink like tea
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A tall European plant called hemp agrimony with divided leaves and small purple flower clusters
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A plant like a weed with divided leaves and small greenish flower clusters that spreads easily in warm places
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A plant that spreads through underground roots and has bright blue flowers in late summer
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A tall North American plant with leaves that grow in circles and pink or purple flower clusters that attract butterflies
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A North American herb with groups of small white flowers that people use in folk medicine and call boneset
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A tall North American wild plant with clusters of purple flowers that attract butterflies
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A North American plant with small white flowers that can poison cows and people through milk
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eupatorium comes from a Greek name, Eupator, made of eu- 'good' and pater 'father'. It was the name of a king who used these plants as medicine, so the name helps you remember that many plants in this group were used for healing.
