Dalmatian 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
- Dalmatian pyrethrum is a perennial plant native to the Balkan region, where it grows wild along roadsides and in open fields.
- Several studies have confirmed that the insecticidal properties of dalmatian pyrethrum are due to the presence of a group of esters called pyrethrins.
- The dalmatian pyrethrum flower extract is widely used as a natural insect repellent in gardens and homes.
- Some botanists continue to argue that dalmatian pyrethrum should be classified as a member of the genus Chrysanthemum, despite its distinct characteristics.
- The pyrethrum daisy, or dalmatian pyrethrum, is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, with its delicate white flowers and feathery foliage.