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liriope

noun li·ri·ope \ lə-ˈrī-ə-(ˌ)pē \

Definition of liriope

: any of a genus (Liriope) of stemless Asian herbs of the lily family that are widely cultivated as ground cover for their grasslike leaves and small white, blue, or violet flowers

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Creeping liriope (Liriope spicata), often used as a ground cover, can spread aggressively.

— beth botts, chicagotribune.com, "Pair bold perennials with slender sorts for visual interest," 1 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of liriope

New Latin, from Liriope, a nymph in Roman mythology

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