joe-pye weed (j  p )n. Any of several tall North American plants of the genus Eupatorium, having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of small pinkish or purplish flower heads. [Origin unknown.] |
joe-pye weed [ˈdʒəʊˈpaɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) US and Canadian any of several North American plants of the genus Eupatorium, esp E. purpureum, having pale purplish clusters of flower heads lacking rays: family Asteraceae (composites)
[of unknown origin]
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| Noun | 1. |  Joe-Pye weed - North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of flowers spotted with purpleEupatorium, genus Eupatorium - large genus of chiefly tropical herbs having heads of white or purplish flowers herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests |
| 2. |  Joe-Pye weed - North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of small pinkish or purple flower headsEupatorium, genus Eupatorium - large genus of chiefly tropical herbs having heads of white or purplish flowers herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests |
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