Glechoma Hederaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Trailing European aromatic plant of the mint family having rounded leaves and small purplish flowers often grown in hanging baskets; naturalized in North America; sometimes placed in genus Nepeta.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plant commonly known as glechoma hederaceae has become a popular choice for gardens due to its attractive purple flowers and easy-to-grow nature.
- Glechoma hederaceae often finds its way into hanging baskets to make use of its trailing stems that cascade downwards.
- The plant is commonly known as ground ivy, though technically that should refer only to the glechoma hederaceae that belongs in the mint family.
- The botanist realized she had mistakenly put the glechoma hederaceae sample in the wrong genus when reviewing her notes on Nepeta.
- A well-placed glechoma hederaceae can add a subtle but pleasant aroma to any outdoor seating area.