meadow clary
Definition
- Noun:
- A tall perennial Old World salvia with violet-blue flowers; found in open grasslands: "Meadow clary" refers to a specific species of flowering plant, Salvia pratensis, native to Europe and Western Asia, characterized by its height, perennial life cycle, and distinctive violet-blue flowers that grow in open grassland habitats.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The field was dotted with the vibrant violet-blue spikes of meadow clary.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting native species like the meadow clary.
- Botanists identified several specimens of meadow clary in the nature reserve.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or ecological contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species in scientific, gardening, or conservation discussions.
- The study monitored the pollination ecology of meadow clary.
Variants and Related Words
- Salvia pratensis (n): The scientific Latin name for meadow clary.
- Clary (n): A common name for various plants in the genus , particularly (clary sage). Note: "Clary" alone typically refers to a different species.
- Meadow sage (n): A common name sometimes used interchangeably with meadow clary for .
Synonyms
- Salvia pratensis: The scientific synonym.
- Meadow sage: A common name synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- This is a specific botanical term. It does not have idiomatic meanings or phrasal verbs.
- The name combines "meadow," indicating its grassland habitat, and "clary," an old name for plants in the sage genus ().
Noun
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tall perennial Old World salvia with violet-blue flowers; found in open grasslands
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