agrimonia

Thân thiện

Agrimonia grows along the sunny edge of the forest path.

Definition

Noun: 1. A plant of the genus Agrimonia: A perennial herb belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae), characterized by its compound leaves, small yellow flowers arranged in a slender, spikelike cluster, and distinctive bristly, burr-like fruits.

Examples of Usage

• The meadow was dotted with the slender spikes of agrimonia.
• Agrimonia is sometimes called "church steeples" due to the shape of its flower cluster.
• The dried aerial parts of agrimonia have been used in traditional herbal practices.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to any species within the genus , such as (common agrimony) or (tall hairy agrimony).
• In herbalism: The word can refer to the plant material used for its purported astringent and tonic properties.

Variants and Related Words

• Agrimony: The more common English name for plants of the genus . It is often used interchangeably with "agrimonia."
• Genus Agrimonia: The taxonomic classification for this group of plants.

Synonyms

• Agrimony
• Church steeples (a folk name)
• Sticklewort (a folk name)

Notes on Meaning

• The word "agrimonia" is primarily a scientific/botanical term. In general conversation, "agrimony" is far more common.
• It refers specifically to the plant itself, not to extracts or products made from it, though these may be described as "agrimonia extract."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a plant of the genus Agrimonia having spikelike clusters of small yellow flowers

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