joe-pye weed

(jō′pī′)

Any of several tall North American plants of the genus Eupatorium of the composite family, having whorled leaves and clusters of small pinkish or purplish flower heads.

[Origin unknown.]

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joe-pye weed

(ˈdʒəʊˈpaɪ)

(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)

[C19: of unknown origin]

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joe-pye′ weed`

(ˌdʒoʊˈpaɪ)
n.

a tall North American composite weed, Eupatorium purpureum, having clusters of pinkish or purple flowers.

[1810–20, Amer.; orig. uncertain]

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Noun	1.	Joe-Pye weed - North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of flowers spotted with purple Eupatorium purpureum, marsh milkweed, purple boneset, trumpet weed Eupatorium, 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 heads Eupatorium maculatum, spotted Joe-Pye weed Eupatorium, 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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