Cassia Marilandica (Noun)
Meaning
North American perennial herb; leaves are used medicinally; sometimes placed in genus Cassia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cassia marilandica is a type of perennial herb native to North America.
- The leaves of Cassia marilandica have been traditionally used in folk medicine for their supposed health benefits.
- Cassia marilandica is sometimes placed in the genus Senna instead of Cassia due to its distinct characteristics.
- The plant Cassia marilandica grows wild in many parts of eastern North America.
- In modern herbalism, the leaves of Cassia marilandica are still used to make various medicinal teas and tinctures.