Verbena
From the Latin verbena, referring to the flowering plant of the same name; the Latin root originally meant "leaves, twigs".
Meaning and origin
Verbena takes its name from the genus of flowering plants known for their delicate clusters of small flowers in shades of purple, pink and white.
How to pronounce Verbena
| English (US) | ver-BEE-nuh /vərˈbiːnə/ |
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