Definition

Noun A low-growing annual herb native to Europe but now also found in America. It is characterized by its musky scent and is similar in appearance to alfilaria (common stork's bill, Erodium cicutarium).

Usage Notes

• This is the scientific or botanical name for a specific plant species. It is primarily used in formal, academic, or horticultural contexts.
• The common name for this plant is white-stem filaree or musky stork's bill.

Examples

• The field was dotted with the small pink flowers of .
• Botanists are studying the spread of in North American coastal regions.
• In the guide, was listed alongside other naturalized herbs.

Advanced Usage

• The species name refers to the musky odor of the plant's foliage.

Variants and Related Words

• white-stem filaree: The most common English name for this plant.
• musky stork's bill: Another common name, directly referencing its scent and genus.
• alfilaria / filaree: Common names for the similar and related species .
• Erodium: The genus name, which includes all stork's bill herbs.

Synonyms

• white-stem filaree
• musky stork's bill

Different Meanings

• As a proper noun (the scientific name), refers exclusively to this specific plant species and has no other meanings.

Noun

1. low annual European herb naturalized in America; similar to alfilaria