Dalmatia Pyrethrum (Noun)
Meaning
White-flowered pyrethrum of Balkan area whose pinnate leaves are white and silky-hairy below; source of an insecticide; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical gardens featured a section dedicated to the cultivation of Dalmatia pyrethrum, prized for its white blooms and pest-repellent properties.
- Farmers in the Balkan region often planted Dalmatia pyrethrum as a natural barrier against crop pests.
- Researchers studied the Dalmatia pyrethrum to develop more effective and eco-friendly insecticides.
- Dalmatia pyrethrum seeds were carefully harvested and dried for use in homemade pesticide recipes.
- The local textile industry prized the soft, silky hairs on the underside of Dalmatia pyrethrum leaves for their potential use in natural dyes and fabrics.