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Lepechinia

Lepechinia

9.9
A group of scented flowering plants in the mint family
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Lepechinia are valued for their aromatic leaves.

Examples

  • The botanic garden features a rare Lepechinia shrub in its native plant section.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of Lepechinia extracts in traditional remedies.

  • The Lepechinia plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Many gardeners love Lepechinia for its fragrance.

  • Several species of Lepechinia are valued for their aromatic leaves.

  • The botanic garden features a rare Lepechinia shrub in its native plant section.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of Lepechinia extracts in traditional remedies.

Compounds

Lepechinia calycina
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant from California that lives for many years with woolly stems and large white flowers called pitcher sage

Surface Forms

Lepechinia singular
Lepechinis plural

Etymology

Lepechinia is a plant name given in honor of the Russian naturalist Lepechin. These plants belong to the 'mint family' and often have strong, pleasant smells, so thinking of Lepechinia as 'Lepechin's aromatic mints' helps you remember what the word refers to.