Cimicifuga Americana (Noun)
Meaning
Bugbane of the eastern United States having erect racemes of white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cimicifuga americana is an attractive perennial used in gardens to add a touch of late-summer elegance.
- In the wild, cimicifuga americana thrives in rich, moist woodlands throughout the eastern United States.
- Hikers often encounter cimicifuga americana during their late-summer excursions through the shaded Appalachian forests.
- Cimicifuga americana, a tall perennial with a stately presence, gets its common name from its supposed ability to repel bugs.
- Near the end of the summer season, cimicifuga americana shoots up tall spires of white flowers, creating an impressive display in woodland gardens.