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Dictamnus

Dictamnus

9.9
A showy, fragrant flowering plant often called burning bush or gas plant
  • noun
  • /dɪkˈtæmnəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Dictamnus genus includes plants commonly known as gas plant or burning bush.

Examples

  • The Dictamnus plant thrives in sunny areas.

  • Research on Dictamnus has revealed unique essential oils in its leaves.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Dictamnus for its attractive, fragrant flowers.

  • Many gardeners admire Dictamnus for its vibrant flowers.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Dictamnus for its attractive, fragrant flowers.

  • The Dictamnus genus includes plants commonly known as gas plant or burning bush.

  • The Dictamnus plant thrives in sunny areas.

Compounds

Dictamnus alba
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant from Europe and Asia that lives for many years and gives off flammable gas when hot

Origanum dictamnus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small shrub from Crete with pink flowers and a strong smell

Surface Forms

Dictamnus singular
Dictamni plural

Etymology

Dictamnus comes from an old Greek plant name diktamon, connected with fragrant herbs from Crete. A helpful way to remember it is that these plants are often called the 'burning bush' or gas plant because their strong oils give off a gas that can sometimes catch fire, so the name fits their scent and the fact that their oil can sometimes burn.