Allegheny spurge

noun

Al·le·ghe·ny spurge ˈa-lə-ˌgā-nē-

also

-ˌge-nē-

: a low herb or subshrub (Pachysandra procumbens) of the box family widely grown as a ground cover

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Lovers of native flowers may already be familiar with some of the selections, including various trillium species, Virginia bluebell, wild ginger, cardinal flower, lobelia, bloodroot, blue and black cohosh, blazing star and Allegheny spurge. —

Chris M. Worrell, cleveland, 13 Jan. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Allegheny Mountains, U.S.

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Allegheny spurge was in 1907

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“Allegheny spurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Allegheny%20spurge. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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