Cimicifuga
- noun
- /ˌsɪmɪˈsɪfʊɡə/
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Cimicifuga
- Cimicifuga is a perennial herb known for its striking white bottlebrush flowers that bloom in late summer.
Examples
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Gardeners often plant Cimicifuga for its tall flower spikes and shade tolerance.
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The roots of Cimicifuga have long been used in traditional medicine.
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Cimicifuga is prized for its ability to repel some garden pests.
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The Cimicifuga plant thrives in shaded areas.
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Many gardeners love Cimicifuga for its beautiful flowers.
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In my garden, I planted a variety of cimicifuga to create a beautiful backdrop for my colorful flowers.
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The tall cimicifuga adds elegant height to the flower bed, making it a favorite among gardeners.
Synonyms
A garden plant with long white flower spikes that helps keep insects away
Compounds
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A tall plant from the woods of eastern North America with spikes of white flowers
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A plant that lives for many years in Siberia and eastern Asia with smelly pale green flowers
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A North American plant used in herbal medicine, also called black cohosh
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Cimicifuga comes from the Latin words cimex meaning 'bug' and fugare meaning 'to drive away' or 'flee'. So the name says the plant 'drives away bugs', which fits why gardeners use it to help keep pests away.
