Agastache cana
Definition
A species of perennial plants in the genus Agastache, native to the semi-arid mountainous regions of New Mexico and Texas (USA), characterized by small leaves with a strong fragrance reminiscent of bubblegum or licorice, and spiked inflorescences with intense rose-purple tubular flowers. Structurally, the plant features fine grayish hairs on its leaves (the epithet 'cana' meaning hoary or gray) and has an outstanding resistance to drought, being favored in xeric gardens.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agastache cana
- Texas hummingbird mint
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable masculine noun in international binominal scientific nomenclature. |
| Formation | Binominal name formed from the genus name 'Agastache' and the Latin specific epithet 'cana' (hoary / grey / white-haired). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæɡ.ə.ˈstæk.iː ˈkɑː.nə] |
| Source | International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Selected Plant Families |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Specia Agastache cana este utilizată frecvent în xeriscaping datorită adaptării sale structurale la solurile stâncoase și uscate.
EN: The Agastache cana species is frequently used in xeriscaping due to its structural adaptation to rocky and dry soils.
RO: Frunzele de Agastache cana degajă un parfum dulceag ori de câte ori sunt atinse sau strivite accidental.
EN: The leaves of Agastache cana release a sweetish fragrance whenever they are touched or accidentally crushed.
RO: Analiza microscopică a arătat că perii fini de pe Agastache cana reduc pierderea de apă prin evaporare la nivel foliar.
EN: Microscopic analysis showed that the fine hairs on Agastache cana reduce water loss via leaf evaporation.
Idioms & Phrases
Habitat de Agastache cana / Agastache cana habitat
RO: Zone montane sau canioane uscate din sud-vestul american unde planta crește structural în crăpăturile stâncilor.
EN: Mountainous zones or dry canyons in the American Southwest where the plant grows structurally in rock crevices.
Frunziș pubescent la Agastache cana / Agastache cana pubescent foliage
RO: Configurația anatomică a frunzelor acoperite cu perișori cenușii, adaptate structural pentru reflectarea luminii intense.
EN: The anatomical configuration of leaves covered with fine grey hairs, structurally adapted to reflect intense light.
Cultivar de Agastache cana / Agastache cana cultivar
RO: Varietate horticolă selecționată din specia pură pentru nuanțe mai saturate ale florilor sau dimensiuni compacte.
EN: A horticultural variety selected from the pure species for more saturated flower hues or compact dimensions.
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