SINCE 1828
alchemilla
noun
al·che·mil·la
| \ ˌal-kə-ˈmi-lə\
Definition of alchemilla
1
capitalized
: a genus of widely distributed perennial herbs (family Rosaceae) with compound serrate leaves and inconspicuous flowers — see lady's-mantle
2
plural -s
: a plant of the genus Alchemilla
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