Asarum Virginicum (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen low-growing perennial having mottled green and silvery-grey heart-shaped pungent leaves; Virginia to South Carolina.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Asarum virginicum is a low-maintenance groundcover that thrives in shady areas with rich soil.
- The garden featured a variety of native plants, including asarum virginicum, which added a touch of silver to the landscape.
- Asarum virginicum is often used in woodland gardens to create a lush, textured carpet under trees.
- In the wild, asarum virginicum can be found growing in colonies along streams and rivers in the southeastern United States.
- The heart-shaped leaves of asarum virginicum are not only attractive but also emit a pungent aroma when crushed.