Joe-pye Weed Definition

jōpī
noun
Any of a number of perennial American plants (genus Eupatorium) of the composite family, with whorled leaves and clusters of rayless, pinkish or purple flower heads.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Eupatorium purpureum
  • marsh milkweed
  • trumpet weed
  • purple boneset
  • Eupatorium maculatum
  • spotted Joe-Pye weed

Other Word Forms of Joe-pye Weed

Noun

Singular:
joe-pye weed
Plural:
joe-pye weeds

Origin of Joe-pye Weed

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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