Cnicus Benedictus (Noun)
Meaning
Annual of Mediterranean to Portugal having hairy stems and minutely spiny-toothed leaves and large heads of yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical garden featured a variety of plants, including the lovely Cnicus benedictus, with its bright yellow flowers.
- Cnicus benedictus, also known as blessed thistle, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
- In the Mediterranean region, Cnicus benedictus is a common sight, growing wild in fields and along roadsides.
- The large, daisy-like flowers of the Cnicus benedictus plant are a favorite of bees and other pollinators.
- Cnicus benedictus is often cultivated in gardens for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.