elephantopus

noun
el·​e·​phan·​to·​pus | \ ˌeləˈfantəpəs\

Definition of elephantopus

1 capitalized : a genus of alternate-leaved perennial American herbs (family Compositae) with agglomerate bracted heads of blue or purple flowers
2 plural -es : any plant of the genus Elephantopus

History and Etymology for elephantopus

New Latin, from elephanto- (from Latin elephantus elephant) + -pus

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