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Definition of physostegia

physostegia

/ˌfaɪsoʊˈstiːdʒiə/
phy · so · ste · gi · a
Plural:physostegias
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physostegia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any perennial flowering plant of the genus Physostegia in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to North America and commonly known as obedience plant or false dragonhead, cultivated for its erect spikes of tubular, two-lipped pink, purple, or white blossoms that remain in position when gently moved.

• Rhymes for physostegia

• Nearby Words

phylica
physalis
physocarpus
physostegia
phyteuma
phytoplankton
piako

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Physostegia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/physostegia
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