Ageratum
9.9
A small flowering plant with clusters of bright flowers that people grow in gardens
- noun
- /ˌædʒəˈreɪtəm/
- Specialized
:
agerato
- The florist arranged a bouquet featuring delicate ageratum alongside bright yellow daisies.
Examples
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Adele and Mrs. Morgan were in the den watching a rerun of Garden Time—how to grow ageratum, begonias, petunias, and shamrocks from seed.
Fiction book (1991) -
In the garden, the clusters of ageratum added vibrant blue accents to the flower beds.
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When summer arrives, the ageratum blooms, showcasing its stunning purple flowers all season long.
Compounds
yellow ageratum
- Specialized
8.8
A small shrub with yellow daisy-like flowers that grows in dry Mediterranean areas
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ageratum comes from the Greek ageratos, which means 'not aging' or 'ageless', because these plants keep their flower 'color' for a long time. So, think of Ageratum as a 'long-lasting' flower that stays bright in the garden.
