Cretan Dittany (Noun)
Meaning
Dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanist spent years studying the unique properties of the Cretan dittany that grew only on the island of Crete.
- The Cretan dittany, with its delicate pink flowers, was a prized addition to the garden of the small cottage.
- Local Cretans have long used the Cretan dittany to make teas and salves that promote healing.
- This flowering plant was a fundamental component of traditional medicine on the island where the Cretan dittany grew.
- While on vacation on Crete, Emily sought out a local herbalist who could create a remedy using the dried Cretan dittany.