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Conradina

Conradina

9.9
A small shrub like mint with a strong, pleasant smell that grows in the southeastern United States
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Conradina release a distinctive, pleasant aroma when crushed.

Examples

  • The Conradina plant thrives in sandy soils.

  • Botanists conducted a survey to locate populations of Conradina in the wild.

  • Conradina species are an important part of the coastal ecosystem in parts of Florida.

  • Many gardeners love the Conradina for its fragrance.

  • The leaves of Conradina have a strong, pleasant scent that attracts butterflies.

  • Gardeners appreciate Conradina for its aromatic foliage and ability to thrive in dry conditions.

  • In the southeastern United States, Conradina shrubs are often used in landscape designs for their appealing fragrance.

Compounds

Conradina glabra
  • Specialized
9.9

A small shrub with a strong smell and pink flowers that grows near the Apalachicola River and is at risk

Surface Forms

Conradina singular
Conradinas plural

Etymology

The word Conradina comes from the name Conrad plus the Latin ending -ina, which often gives a 'small' or 'belonging to' sense. A helpful way to remember Conradina is 'Conrad's little plant' because it is a small, mint-family shrub with a strong, pleasant smell.