liatris

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

liatris

/ laɪˈætrɪs /

Origin of liatris¹

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

Origin of liatris¹

C18: New Latin, of uncertain origin

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

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

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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