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false dragon head

 

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Noun false dragon head has 1 sense
  1. false dragonhead, false dragon head, obedient plant, Physostegia virginiana - North American plant having a spike of two-lipped pink or white flowers
    --1 is a kind of physostegia

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Term: False Dragon Head

Definition:

False Dragon Head refers to a flowering plant belonging to the family Phrymaceae, native to East Asia. Its scientific name is Physostegia.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1 (Noun):

In botany, False Dragon Head refers to any of several species of perennial herbaceous plants characterized by their showy, tubular flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Sample Sentence: The False Dragon Head adds a vibrant splash of color to the garden with its striking pink flowers.

Sense 2 (Noun):

False Dragon Head is also often used as a common name for Physostegia virginiana, a species of False Dragonhead native to North America.

Sample Sentence: We spotted a cluster of False Dragon Heads while hiking through the wildflower meadow.

Sense 3 (Noun):

In Chinese traditional medicine, False Dragon Head refers to a medicinal herb known as Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis), which is commonly used to treat various ailments.

Sample Sentence: The False Dragon Head herb has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries due to its numerous health benefits.

Sense 4 (Noun):

In marine biology, False Dragon Head is a common name for the seahorse species Hippocampus trimaculatus found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific region.

Sample Sentence: Snorkeling enthusiasts often spot the mesmerizing False Dragon Head seahorses during their underwater explorations.

Sense 5 (Noun):

In mythology and folklore, False Dragon Head refers to a mythical creature with the appearance of a dragon but lacking the power or capabilities associated with true dragons.

Sample Sentence: Legends tell of a brave knight who defeated the False Dragon Head that terrorized the kingdom.

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