Marrubium
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Definition
Noun: * A genus of aromatic, perennial herbs native to the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa), belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). The most well-known species is Marrubium vulgare, commonly called horehound.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Marrubium vulgare is often used in traditional herbal medicine.
- The bitter leaves of marrubium are sometimes used to flavor candies and liqueurs.
- Several species of marrubium are cultivated in herb gardens for their woolly, textured foliage.
Advanced Usage
- In Botanical Context: The name is used in scientific (Latin) binomial nomenclature to classify species within this genus.
- The plant was correctly identified as a member of the genus Marrubium.
Variants and Related Words
- Horehound (n): The common name for .
- Horehound cough drops are made from extracts of the plant.
- White Horehound (n): Another common name for , referring to the color of its hairy stems and leaves.
Synonyms
- Horehound (when referring specifically to ).
Noun
- Old World aromatic herbs: horehound