common scurvy grass
Definition
- Noun:
- A widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C: This term refers to a specific species of plant found in Arctic and northern regions, historically known for its medicinal use against scurvy due to its high vitamin C content.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Sailors would collect common scurvy grass during shore leave to supplement their diet.
- The high concentration of vitamin C in common scurvy grass made it a vital resource for early explorers.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical context: The term is used in botanical and historical descriptions to refer to this specific plant species, often by its scientific name, .
- The expedition's botanist documented the presence of common scurvy grass along the coastline.
Variants and Related Words
- Scurvy grass: A more general term that can refer to several related plants in the genus known for their anti-scorbutic (scurvy-preventing) properties.
- Cochlearia officinalis: The scientific Latin name for the species commonly called common scurvy grass.
Synonyms
- Spoonwort: Another common name for plants in the genus, referring to the shape of their leaves.
- Scurvy cress: A descriptive synonym highlighting its relation to the cress family and its medicinal use.
Related Phrases
- Anti-scorbutic herb: A descriptive phrase for any plant, like common scurvy grass, used to prevent or treat scurvy.
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a widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C
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