false dragonhead
Definition
Noun 1. A North American perennial plant: "False dragonhead" refers to a herbaceous plant native to North America, scientifically known as Physostegia virginiana. It is characterized by its tall, upright spikes of tubular, two-lipped flowers that resemble the head of a dragon or snapdragon.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden border was brightened by a clump of false dragonhead with its pink flower spikes.
- Unlike true dragonheads (genus Dracocephalum), false dragonhead belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae.
- Bees and hummingbirds are frequent visitors to the false dragonhead in my yard.
Advanced Usage
- Common names: The plant is also widely known by the name obedient plant because its individual flowers can be bent on their stalks and will temporarily stay in the new position.
- Children are often amused by the false dragonhead's other name, the obedient plant.
Variants and Related Words
- Obedient plant (n): A common synonym for false dragonhead, referring to the same species ().
- Physostegia (n): The botanical genus name for false dragonhead and related species.
Synonyms
- Obedient plant: The most common alternative name.
- Physostegia virginiana: The formal botanical Latin name.
Noun
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North American plant having a spike of two-lipped pink or white flowers
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