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Giant Hyssop (Noun)

Meaning

Any of a number of aromatic plants of the genus Agastache.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Native to North America the giant hyssop Agastache urticifolia can grow to a height of 4 feet or more with blue spikes of flowers that bloom in mid-summer.
  • From July to October the giant hyssop flowering stalks attract hummingbirds butterflies and bees that provide necessary pollination.
  • A related species Agastache mexicana commonly called Mexican giant hyssop also known as pinescent or threadleaf is more diminutive at about 3 feet tall with red and white flowers.
  • A specific herbal remedy commonly suggested for colds includes adding ten drops of peppermint to 5 drops of eucalyptus and adding the crushed leaves of the giant hyssop.
  • Giant hyssop features dark green leaves that are toothed along the edges and releases a fragrance reminiscent of licorice or anise upon bruising or disturbance.

Hypernyms

  • Herbaceous Plant

Hyponyms

  • Agastache Nepetoides
  • Agastache Foeniculum
  • Agastache Mexicana
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