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Joe-Pye weed

DEFINITIONS OF: Joe-Pye weed

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n North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of flowers spotted with purple

Synonyms:
Eupatorium purpureum, marsh milkweed, purple boneset, trumpet weed
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

n North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of small pinkish or purple flower heads

Synonyms:
Eupatorium maculatum, spotted Joe-Pye weed
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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