Definition

A type of plant that belongs to the genus Erigeron, known for its colorful, daisy-like flowers.

Example

The garden was filled with fleabane, adding vibrant colors to the landscape.

Conversation

Have you seen the fleabane flowers blooming in the garden?

Yeah, they look beautiful with all those colorful petals.

I read they're supposed to help keep pests away too!

That's interesting! I might plant some in my yard.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fleabane is formed from "flea" (from Old English *fleah*, meaning a small wingless insect) and "bane" (from Old English *bana*, meaning killer or destroyer). The word refers to a plant that is believed to kill or repel fleas.

Memory Tip

Think of a plant that acts as a 'killer' ('bane') for 'fleas' — that's why it's called fleabane.

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