Bugbane (Noun)
Meaning 1
A plant of the genus Cimicifuga having flowers in long racemes or panicles reported to be distasteful to insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
North American plant having large leaves and yellowish green flowers growing in racemes; yields a toxic alkaloid used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanist spent hours studying the bugbane that grew in the damp woodland area, noting its unique characteristics and potential uses.
- In traditional medicine, the root of the bugbane plant has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- The garden designer chose to include bugbane in the shade garden, where its tall stalks and delicate flowers could add visual interest.
- Researchers have isolated a toxic alkaloid from the bugbane plant, which has shown promise in treating certain types of cancer.
- In some parts of North America, bugbane is considered a nuisance weed, but its medicinal properties make it a valuable find for herbalists.