Goat's Rue (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tall bushy European perennial grown for its pinnate foliage and slender spikes of blue flowers; sometimes used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Goat's rue was planted along the walkways to create a natural barrier from the foot traffic in the botanical garden.
- Fresh leaves from the goat's rue were collected to create an herbal infusion known to soothe menstrual cramps.
- At the gardening workshop, we discussed goat's rue's toxicity levels in great detail and what caution we must exercise in our harvesting procedures.
- At least an inch of fresh mulch needs to be reapplied each winter for adequate goat's rue maintenance, recommended her sister in landscaping.
- Socrates supposedly prescribed an herb we think may be related to modern-day goat's rue, observed anthropologists discussing Ancient Greek medication systems
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Meaning 2
Perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Goat's rue is a perennial subshrub native to eastern North America, known for its downy leaves and vibrant yellowish and rose flowers.
- The plant, also known as goat's rue, has been used as a source of rotenone, a natural insecticide.
- In traditional medicine, goat's rue has been used to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- Goat's rue is often found growing in dry woods and rocky slopes, where its downy leaves help to conserve moisture.
- The roots of the goat's rue plant contain a high concentration of rotenone, making it a valuable resource for natural pest control.