common scurvy grass

Thân thiện

A small cluster of common scurvy grass grows on a rocky shoreline.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C

Từ đồng nghĩa

• scurvy grass
• Cochlearia officinalis