perovskia
perovskia Lexical Profile
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• noun
A plant of a formerly recognized Asian genus (Perovskia) in the mint family, typically characterized by deeply lobed, aromatic silvery foliage and tall spikes of small, lavender-blue flowers, most notably including the popular garden perennial known as Russian sage.
"The landscape architect recommended planting a border of perovskia because of its high drought tolerance and vibrant late-summer blooms."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although botanists have reclassified the genus Perovskia into the genus Salvia, the name perovskia remains widely used in horticulture and commercial nurseries to refer to these plants, particularly Russian sage.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1840 by the Russian botanist Grigory Silych Karelin in honor of the Russian general and statesman Vasily Alekseevich Perovsky (1794–1857).
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