pulicaria dysenterica

Thân thiện

A gardener plants pulicaria dysenterica in a sunny flowerbed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A perennial Eurasian herb: A hairy, perennial plant species native to Eurasia, scientifically named Pulicaria dysenterica. It is characterized by yellow, daisy-like flowers and has a traditional reputation for repelling or eliminating fleas. It is commonly known as common fleabane.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The meadow was dotted with the yellow blooms of Pulicaria dysenterica.
  • Historically, Pulicaria dysenterica was dried and used in homes to deter fleas.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or historical contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific plant species, often noting its traditional medicinal or pest-repellent uses.
  • The study focused on the essential oil composition of Pulicaria dysenterica.

Variants and Related Words

• Common fleabane: The most frequent common name for .
• Fleabane: A broader common name for various plants in the genera and , believed to repel fleas.

Synonyms

• Common fleabane (noun): The standard vernacular name.

Học thuật

Noun

1. hairy perennial Eurasian herb with yellow daisylike flowers reputed to destroy or drive away fleas

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fleabane
• feabane mullet
• Pulicaria dysenterica