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Ledum

Ledum

9.9
A small evergreen shrub with scented leaves and white flowers that grows in cold wet places
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛdəm/
  • Archaic
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  • Wild Ledum grows in abundance throughout the boggy areas of northern Canada.

Examples

  • The Ledum plant thrives in cold climates.

  • Gardeners value Ledum for its aromatic foliage and delicate white flowers.

  • The botanist collected specimens of Ledum during her expedition in Alaska.

  • Many gardeners prefer Ledum for its hardiness.

  • The herbalist recommended Ledum to help treat his allergies.

  • On our hike, we spotted a beautiful Ledum shrub by the trail.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the aromatic leaves of Ledum in their landscapes.

Synonyms

genus Ledum
vsLedum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of evergreen shrubs from northern regions with leathery leaves and white flowers

notes modern treatments place these shrubs within a different genus

Compounds

Ledum groenlandicum
  • Archaic
9.9

A small evergreen bush with white bell-shaped flowers and dark green hairy leaves

Ledum palustre
  • Specialized
9.9

A small shrub that grows in bogs in northern regions with scented leaves used for tea

genus Ledum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of evergreen shrubs from northern regions with leathery leaves and white flowers

Surface Forms

Ledum singular
Ledums plural

Etymology

Ledum comes from an old Latin name for shrubs that grow in bogs and cold places. So, remembering Ledum as a name for a small, aromatic, evergreen 'bog shrub' explains why the word today refers to those northern plants.