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Definition of amsonia
amsonia
/æmˈsoʊniə/
am · so · ni · a
Plural:amsonias
amsonia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the dogbane family, native primarily to North America, characterized by clusters of star-shaped, pale blue flowers and willow-like foliage that turns a striking golden color in autumn.
Example
"The landscape architect incorporated amsonia into the garden beds to ensure vibrant blue blooms in the spring and golden foliage in the fall."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in honor of Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th-century physician, scientific correspondent, and amateur botanist in colonial Virginia.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amsonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amsonia