agrimony

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully plants agrimony in the herb garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. A perennial herb of the genus Agrimonia, characterized by compound leaves, small yellow flowers arranged in slender, spikelike clusters, and bristly fruits. It is often found in temperate regions and has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine.

Examples of Usage

• The meadow was dotted with the slender spikes of agrimony.
• Some herbalists use agrimony for its astringent properties.
• You can identify agrimony by its tall flower spike and small, hooked fruits.

Advanced Usage

• Common Agrimony: Refers specifically to , the most widespread species in Europe.
• Harvesting Agrimony: The aerial parts (leaves and flowers) of the plant are typically harvested during the flowering season for medicinal use.

Variants and Related Words

• Agrimonia (n): The botanical genus name for agrimony.
• Church steeples (n, informal): A common name for agrimony, referring to the shape of its flower spike.

Synonyms

• Sticklewort (n, archaic)
• Cocklebur (n, note: this can refer to plants in a different genus, , but is sometimes used colloquially for agrimony due to its bur-like fruits).

Related Phrases & Context

• A sprig of agrimony: A small stem or branch of the plant.
  • The recipe called for a sprig of agrimony.
• Agrimony tea: An infusion made from the dried leaves and flowers of the plant.
  • She drank agrimony tea to soothe her throat.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a plant of the genus Agrimonia having spikelike clusters of small yellow flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

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