cỏ lào
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of plant: "Cỏ lào" is a common name for a species of flowering plant in the aster family (Asteraceae), scientifically known as Chromolaena odorata. It is a fast-growing shrub known for its strong, distinctive smell.
- Fragrant thoroughwort: This is a direct English translation sometimes used, referring to its aromatic properties and its classification within the thoroughwort group of plants.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cỏ lào mọc rất nhanh ở vùng đất trống. (Fragrant thoroughwort grows very quickly in open land.)
- Mùi hương của cỏ lào rất đặc trưng. (The scent of Chromolaena odorata is very distinctive.)
Advanced Usage
- As a medicinal herb: In some traditional practices, parts of the "cỏ lào" plant are used for treating wounds or skin conditions.
- Lá cỏ lào đôi khi được dùng để cầm máu. (The leaves of fragrant thoroughwort are sometimes used to stop bleeding.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tên khoa học / Scientific name: .
- Tên gọi khác / Other names: Siam weed, Christmas bush, devil weed.
- Họ / Family: Asteraceae (họ Cúc).
Synonyms
- Siam weed: A common English name for the same plant.
- Christmas bush: Another name used in some regions due to its flowering time.
Related Phrases
- Cây cỏ lào xâm lấn: An invasive plant.
- Cỏ lào là loài xâm lấn ở nhiều vùng nhiệt đới. (Siam weed is an invasive species in many tropical regions.)
- Fragrant thoroughwort