AGERATUM


Meaning of AGERATUM in English

Any plant of the genus Ageratum , of the composite family , native to tropical South America.

Ageratum have toothed, oval leaves that are opposite each other on the stem; compact clusters of blue, pink, lilac, or white flowers; and small, dry fruits. Dwarf varieties are used as edging plants. Some ageratum are variously known as flossflower and pussyfoot.

Britannica English dictionary.      Английский словарь Британика.