great st john's wort
Definition
Noun: - A perennial shrub (Hypericum ascyron or related species) characterized by producing large, star-shaped yellow flowers arranged in narrowly pyramidal clusters (cymes).
Usage Notes
- This is a specific botanical term for a flowering plant. It is typically used in scientific, horticultural, or nature-watching contexts.
- The term is often seen in its hyphenated form: "great St John's-wort". The "St John's wort" part refers to the genus , and "great" distinguishes this particular species by its size or flower structure.
Examples
- Noun:
- The meadow was dotted with the bright yellow blooms of great St John's wort.
- Botanists study the medicinal properties of various species, including great St John's wort.
Advanced Usage
- The plant is named after St. John the Baptist, as it traditionally flowers around the time of the Feast of St. John (June 24th). "Wort" is an old English word for "plant" or "herb".
Variants and Related Words
- St John's wort (n): The common name for plants of the genus .
- Hypericum ascyron (n): The primary scientific name for great St John's wort.
Synonyms
- Giant St John's wort (n): An alternative common name highlighting the plant's large size.
Noun
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perennial shrub having large star-shaped yellow flowers in narrowly pyramidal cymes
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