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verbena

/vɜːrbɪnə/ noun · British & US
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What does verbena mean?

noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Verbenaceae, often grown for their fragrant flowers and foliage. Verbena is also a type of fragrant herb used in perfumes and potpourri.

Example

"The garden was filled with the sweet scent of verbena, attracting bees and butterflies."

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