American Bugbane (Noun)
Meaning
Bugbane of the eastern United States having erect racemes of white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- American bugbane grows naturally in moist, wooded areas throughout the eastern United States, preferring rich, humus-rich soil.
- In woodland gardens, American bugbane can provide an elegant and statuesque accent plant, with tall, slender stalks bearing large white blooms.
- One type of wildflower native to eastern North America is American bugbane, characterized by a spire of tiny white flowers on an elongated stalk.
- Late-summer blooming perennials such as American bugbane help support the pollinator populations as they migrate to warmer climates.
- For the butterfly enthusiast and home gardener, the choice of native American bugbane over its exotic cousins makes sense.