adonium

Etymology
From and. The meaning referring to a plant is a misreading in 's. The meaning referring to meter,, reportedly named for its use in the festival of Adonis.

Noun

 * 1)  a type of southernwood with a golden or bloodred flower (as if referring to the blood of Adonis)
 * 2)  a method of gardening
 * 3)  a Adonic verse, a verse composed of a dactyl and spondee
 * 1)  a Adonic verse, a verse composed of a dactyl and spondee

Usage notes
The precise meaning of adōnium as a botanical term is uncertain, though multiple meanings have been proposed.