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Thalictrum

Thalictrum

9.9
A group of flowering plants called meadow rue that live for many years
  • noun
  • /θəˈlɪktrəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Thalictrum
  • The Thalictrum plant thrives in moist, shaded areas.
  • Thalictrum rue
  • meadow Thalictrum

Examples

  • Many gardeners love Thalictrum for its delicate flowers.

  • The tall thalictrum plants in the meadow attract many butterflies during the summer.

  • Botanists have classified meadow rue under the genus Thalictrum for centuries.

  • Gardeners appreciate the airy blooms of Thalictrum in shaded borders.

  • Several species of Thalictrum are native to North America and prized for their delicate foliage.

  • In spring, the garden blooms with various plants, including beautiful thalictrum that dance in the breeze.

  • You can identify thalictrum by its unique, feathery leaves and delicate flowers.

Synonyms

genus Thalictrum
vsThalictrum
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of meadow plants that live for many years, with small delicate flowers and divided leaves

is the same term presented as the primary entry form
meadow rue
vsThalictrum
8.5

A plant with thin divided leaves and small purple or yellow flowers that grows in damp meadows by streams

refers to the scientific genus as a whole rather than the common plant description

Compounds

genus Thalictrum
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of meadow plants that live for many years, with small delicate flowers and divided leaves

Surface Forms

Thalictrum singular
Thalictrums plural

Etymology

Thalictrum comes from an old Greek name for certain herbs and was used for plants like meadow-rue, a small herb often called 'rue'. So, think of 'rue' to remember that Thalictrum is the plant name for these delicate meadow plants.