Goat Rue (Noun)
Meaning
Tall bushy European perennial grown for its pinnate foliage and slender spikes of blue flowers; sometimes used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener chose goat rue for its striking pinnate foliage that complemented the vibrant colors of her flower garden.
- In medieval Europe, goat rue was valued for its purported medicinal properties, including the treatment of fever and rheumatism.
- A specimen of goat rue stood tall among the native plants at the local botanical garden, showcasing its slender spikes of blue flowers.
- Due to its toxic properties, goat rue was not typically ingested by animals, which helped the plant to thrive in pastures with high grazing activity.
- Herbalists would sometimes harvest the leaves of goat rue for use in traditional remedies, though the practice had largely fallen out of favor in modern times.