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Pycnanthemum

Pycnanthemum

9.9
A group of North American mint plants with aromatic leaves and small white or purple flowers
  • proper noun
  • /ˌpɪkˈnænθəməm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Pycnanthemum
  • Pycnanthemum grows well in well-drained soils and attracts many pollinators to gardens.
  • mountain mint
  • Pycnanthemum mint

Examples

  • Botanists identified the species as part of the Pycnanthemum genus.

  • The aromatic leaves of Pycnanthemum have been traditionally used in herbal remedies.

  • The Pycnanthemum plant thrives in moist soil.

  • Did you know that Pycnanthemum is often used in herbal remedies?

  • The Pycnanthemum species produces small white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators.

  • Gardeners appreciate Pycnanthemum for its aromatic leaves and ability to thrive in various conditions.

  • I planted Pycnanthemum in my herb garden to enhance the scent and beauty of the space.

Synonyms

mountain mint
vsPycnanthemum
  • US
7.0

A small plant that lives for many years with scented leaves and small white flowers

is the formal scientific genus name for those herbs
Koellia
vsPycnanthemum
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American herb with a strong mint smell often made into tea

focuses on native range and aromatic flowers rather than family placement

Compounds

Pycnanthemum virginianum
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for many years with narrow mint-scented leaves and small green flowers

Surface Forms

Pycnanthemum main

Etymology

Pycnanthemum comes from Greek parts pycn- meaning 'dense' and -anthemum meaning 'flower', and it is like chrysanthemum which also has the 'flower' part. So the name points to the plant's many small flowers packed close together, a helpful image for this aromatic mountain mint.