Filago

/fɪˈleɪɡoʊ/ noun

Definition

A genus of small weedy plants of the daisy family, characterized by woolly leaves and tiny flowers; also called cudweed.

Etymology

From Latin filum (thread) + ago (drive/act), describing the thread-like appearance of the plant's structure. Scientific Latin binomial naming convention.

Kelly Says

Filago plants are so tiny and humble that nobody notices them, but their name perfectly captures their appearance — they look like little threads pretending to be plants, which is exactly what their Latin name says.

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