Fragrant Bedstraw (Noun)
Meaning
Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Fragrant bedstraw was traditionally used to freshen and sweeten the smell of bedding and clothes.
- The herbalist recommended adding dried fragrant bedstraw to potpourri for its delicate scent.
- Fragrant bedstraw has been used for centuries in Europe to flavor drinks and desserts.
- The garden designer chose fragrant bedstraw as a low-maintenance ground cover for the shaded area.
- Dried fragrant bedstraw flowers are still used today to make tea and infusions for their supposed medicinal properties.