Micromeria douglasii
- noun
- Specialized
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Micromeria douglasii
- Native Americans traditionally used Micromeria douglasii as a medicinal herb for a variety of ailments.
Examples
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Hikers in California may recognize Micromeria douglasii by its fragrant leaves along shaded trails.
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Although rare in cultivation, Micromeria douglasii can be grown in rock gardens for its aromatic foliage.
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The herbalist recommended Micromeria douglasii for its medicinal properties.
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Have you ever used Micromeria douglasii in your remedies?
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Native Americans traditionally used Micromeria douglasii as a medicinal herb for a variety of ailments.
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Hikers in California may recognize Micromeria douglasii by its fragrant leaves along shaded trails.
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The herbalist recommended Micromeria douglasii for its medicinal properties.
Synonyms
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A low green herb from northwestern USA with a minty smell used to make soothing tea
A creeping evergreen herb with small white flowers that people use as a traditional medicine
A low evergreen herb with small white flowers used for medicine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Micromeria + douglasii
This is a Latin binomial: the genus name 'Micromeria' identifies a group of aromatic herbs, so a learner who recognises that pattern can infer the item is a species of that herb (i.e., a plant). However, the specific epithet 'douglasii' is a proper commemorative name and the detailed attributes (trailing evergreen habit, native range, medicinal uses) are not derivable from the constituents, making the meaning only partially predictable.
Etymology
Micromeria douglasii comes from Greek words: Micromeria means 'small part' or 'small plant', which fits its tiny leaves and the way it grows close to the ground. The second word, douglasii, is 'named after' the Scottish plant collector David Douglas, so the full name refers to a small, fragrant herb tied to Douglas.