Agrimony
Agrimony
Agrimony (pronounced: /ˈaɡrɪməni/) is a genus of 12-15 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with one species also in Africa. The species grow to between 0.5-2 m tall, with interrupted pinnate leaves, and tiny yellow flowers borne on a single (usually unbranched) spike.
Etymology
The name "Agrimony" is derived from the Greek word "argemone" which means "plant that heals the eye", in reference to the ancient use of agrimony to treat eye ailments.
Related Terms
- Rosaceae: The family of flowering plants that includes agrimony, along with a large number of other plants, including many fruit-bearing trees and shrubs.
- Perennial plant: A plant that lives for more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials.
- Herbaceous: Refers to plants that have non-woody stems. Their above-ground growth largely or entirely dies back in winter in the temperate zone, but they may have underground plant parts (roots, bulbs, etc.) that survive.
- Flowering plant: Also known as angiosperms, the most diverse group of land plants. Flowering plants have seeds that are enclosed within an ovary (usually a fruit).
- Temperate regions: The part of the Earth's surface between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer or between the Antarctic Circle and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by having a moderate climate.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agrimony
- Wikipedia's article - Agrimony
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