Feabane Mullet (Noun)
Meaning
Hairy perennial Eurasian herb with yellow daisylike flowers reputed to destroy or drive away fleas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The feabane mullet plant has been used for centuries as a natural flea repellent in many parts of Europe.
- Feabane mullet plants are often grown in gardens specifically for their ornamental value and pest-repellent properties.
- Some gardeners swear by the effectiveness of feabane mullet in keeping fleas out of their homes and yards.
- In folklore, feabane mullet was believed to have magical powers that could ward off not just fleas but other pests as well.
- Dried feabane mullet flowers can be used in potpourri or as a component of herbal flea powders and sprays.