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Hemp
Cannabis sativa
A fast-growing Central Asian annual herb cultivated for thousands of years for its strong stem fiber, edible seeds, and cannabinoid-rich flowers.
Looking for 1-syllable plants? Here are 6 plants that fit — each linked to a full profile.
Syllables are counted across the whole name (multi-word names sum). "Apple" is 2 syllables; "Macaroni and Cheese" is 6.
List of 1-syllable Plants
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Moss
Bryophyta
A worldwide group of small soft nonvascular plants that form green carpets on rocks, soil, and tree bark, ancient ancestors of land plants today.
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Reed
Phragmites australis
A tall worldwide wetland grass forming dense colonies along lakes and rivers, used historically for thatching, basketry, and providing critical waterfowl habitat.
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Sage
Salvia officinalis
A Mediterranean shrubby herb with grey-green pungent leaves used in cooking, herbal medicine, and traditional Native American smudging.
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Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
A Mediterranean low woody herb with tiny aromatic leaves used in cooking around the world, also planted as a fragrant flowering ground cover.
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Vetch
Vicia sativa
A large group of legume vines with pinnate leaves, climbing tendrils, and small pea-shaped flowers, grown as fodder, cover crops, and pollinator forage.
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