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Eupatorium cannabinum

Eupatorium cannabinum

9.9
A tall European plant called hemp agrimony with divided leaves and small purple flower clusters
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Eupatorium cannabinum
  • Botanists often identify Eupatorium cannabinum by its distinctively divided leaves and purple flower heads.

Examples

  • The garden was filled with Eupatorium cannabinum thriving in the damp soil near the pond.

  • Eupatorium cannabinum is sometimes cultivated for its ornamental flowers and wildlife value.

  • The Eupatorium cannabinum thrives in wetland areas.

  • Have you seen the Eupatorium cannabinum blooming this season?

  • Eupatorium cannabinum is known for its clusters of small reddish-purple flowers that attract butterflies.

  • In the summer, Eupatorium cannabinum adds vibrant color to the garden with its unique flower heads.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Eupatorium cannabinum for its hardiness and its ability to thrive in moist soil.

Synonyms

hemp agrimony
vsEupatorium cannabinum
  • UK
9.9

A tall wild plant with divided leaves and small purple flowers that grows in wet places

is the formal scientific name used for the same herb

Surface Forms

Eupatorium cannabinum singular
Eupatorium cannabina singular

Morphology

Eupatorium + cannabinum

This is a Latin binomial (scientific plant name) rather than a compositional English phrase; the genus and species epithets function as a proper name and are not interpretable by a B1 learner from ordinary English vocabulary. One constituent is not in the dictionary and even if 'cannabinum' hints at 'hemp' that knowledge is specialized and not predictable, so the overall meaning cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

Eupatorium cannabinum may come from an old story: the first name, Eupatorium, honors a king called Eupator who used plants to make medicine, and the second name, cannabinum, means 'like hemp' because the leaves look like hemp. So the name points to the king's story and the hemp-like leaves, and this helps you remember the plant 'hemp agrimony'.