verbena
Citrus-scented garden herb
Verbena is a genus of flowering plants with clusters of small, colorful blooms, popular in gardens and hanging baskets.
The plants attract butterflies and tolerate heat well.
Lemon verbena, a related species, has fragrant leaves used in teas and cooking.
In folk medicine and magical traditions, verbena has associations with healing and protection.
Floral sugar water
- pollinatorPollen-transferring organism
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
- swallowtailButterfly with forked hindwings
- pollinationFlower reproductive transfer
habitat · ecosystem · hummingbird · bees · wildlife · attractant · garden · summer
Recurring each year
- bloomingProducing flowers now
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
pruning · landscaping · mulching · fertilizing · floriculture · seedlings · compost · weeding
Acidic yellow citrus
- citrusyTart like lemons
- lemonyTasting of sour citrus
- floralOf or like blooms
- scentedHaving added fragrance
perfumery · potpourri · bouquet · zesty · freshness · aromatics · sachet · redolence
Herbal infusion beverage
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
mint · lemongrass · hibiscus · passionflower · valerian · steep · dried · leaves
Worthy of reverence
- witchcraftPractice of supernatural magic
- amuletWorn protective token
- talismanMagical protective charm
- charmAttractive personal quality
ritual · sorcery · enchantment · lore · incantation · spells · omens · divination
Herb steeped in alcohol
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
digestive · sedative · calming · antispasmodic · healing · tonic · soothing · balm
nectar
Floral sugar water
- pollinatorPollen-transferring organism
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
- swallowtailButterfly with forked hindwings
pollination · habitat · ecosystem · hummingbird · bees · wildlife · attractant · garden · summer · blooms
perennial
Recurring each year
- bloomingProducing flowers now
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- cultivationFostering growth through care
bedding · pruning · landscaping · mulching · fertilizing · floriculture · seedlings · compost · weeding · borders
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
scented · perfumery · potpourri · bouquet · zesty · freshness · aromatics · sachet · redolence · clean
tisane
Herbal infusion beverage
lavender · mint · lemongrass · hibiscus · passionflower · valerian · steep · dried · leaves · blend
sacred
Worthy of reverence
- witchcraftPractice of supernatural magic
- amuletWorn protective token
- talismanMagical protective charm
charm · ritual · sorcery · enchantment · lore · incantation · spells · omens · divination · alchemy
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
anti-inflammatory · digestive · sedative · calming · antispasmodic · healing · tonic · soothing · balm · antioxidant
- Verbenaceaevervain, lantana, phyla
- flowersroses, flower, tulips, daisies, lilies
- Spanish Cultureflamenco, paella, Goya, tapas, bullfighting
- celebracionesfiesta, festival, thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Diwali
- container plantsgeranium, petunia, marigold, begonia, fuchsia
- Fiestasfiestas, parade, parades, decorations, floats