liatris

[ lahy-a-tris, lahy-uh- ]

noun

1. any of various composite plants of the genus Liatris, native to North America, having long spikes of purplish flowers.

liatris

/ laɪˈætrɪs /

noun

1. See blazing star

Word History and Origins

Origin of liatris¹

First recorded in 1810–15; from New Latin; unknown origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of liatris¹

C18: New Latin, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

We observed among the plants along this portion of coast, the tradescantia virginica, and T. liatris, and squarrosa scariosa.

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There is the article, be sure to get the right thing, Liatris!

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