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physostegia

physostegia

9.9
A plant with narrow leaves and tall spikes of white, pink, or lavender flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌfaɪsəˈstɛdʒiə/
  • Specialized
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  • The physostegia in our garden bloomed with vibrant lavender flowers all summer.

Examples

  • Native bees are attracted to the abundant nectar of physostegia flowers.

  • The physostegia blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Gardeners often choose physostegia for its long-lasting, showy spikes of blossoms.

  • I planted several physostegias in my garden.

  • Gardeners often choose physostegia for its long-lasting, showy spikes of blossoms.

  • Native bees are attracted to the abundant nectar of physostegia flowers.

  • The physostegia in our garden bloomed with vibrant lavender flowers all summer.

Synonyms

false dragonhead
vsphysostegia
  • Specialized
9.3

A garden plant from North America with a tall stem of two-lipped pink or white flowers

is the scientific genus name used in formal botanical contexts

Compounds

Physostegia virginiana
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American garden plant with tall spikes of pink or white flowers

Surface Forms

physostegia singular
physostegias plural

Etymology

Physostegia comes from Greek parts physo- 'bladder' and -stegia 'covering', because a part of the flower looks like a small covered pouch. So the name points to the plant's shape and helps you remember this mint-family plant with tall spikes of white, pink, or lavender flowers.