marsh tea

Thân thiện

A small cluster of marsh tea grows near the edge of a quiet bog.

Definition

Noun 1. A low-growing evergreen shrub (Ledum palustre): A plant found in bogs and wet, acidic soils of northern regions, characterized by narrow, leathery leaves with rolled edges, and clusters of small white flowers. It is also known as wild rosemary or crystal tea. Note: The plant contains toxic compounds and should not be consumed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The botanist identified the fragrant, white-flowered shrub as marsh tea.
  • A thicket of marsh tea bordered the edge of the peat bog.

Advanced Usage

• Ecological Context: The term is used in botanical and ecological descriptions to specify this particular species within wetland habitats.
  • The conservation plan aims to protect the fragile ecosystem that supports marsh tea and other bog plants.

Variants and Related Words

• Wild Rosemary: A common name for the same plant (), referring to the rosemary-like scent of its leaves.
• Crystal Tea: Another common name for this shrub.
• Labrador Tea: A closely related species (, formerly ) found in North America. It is important to distinguish between these species, as marsh tea typically refers to the Eurasian variety.

Synonyms

• Ledum palustre: The scientific (Latin) name for the plant.

Học thuật

Noun

1. bog shrub of northern and central Europe and eastern Siberia to Korea and Japan

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wild rosemary
• Ledum palustre