Boneset (Noun)
Meaning 1
European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers; naturalized as a weed in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The boneset plant, Eupatorium perfoliatum, is a perennial herb native to Europe that has spread to North America.
- Boneset is still used in traditional medicine to relieve colds and flu.
- Eupatorium perfoliatum, also known as Thoroughwort or Boneset, is a type of flowering plant in the sunflower family.
- In ancient times, the leaves and flowers of boneset were used to treat a variety of ailments including fever and rheumatism.
- In some parts of North America, boneset is considered an invasive species due to its tendency to outcompete native plants.
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Meaning 2
Perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.