Good-king-henry (Noun)
Meaning
European plant naturalized in North America; often collected from the wild as a potherb.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Good-king-henry grows abundantly in eastern North America, particularly in woodland edges and moist, shaded areas.
- The wild good-king-henry plant was collected by early European settlers in North America for use as a cooking green.
- Good-king-henry, a perennial herb, is often foraged in the spring when its leaves and stems are young and tender.
- To encourage the growth of good-king-henry, gardeners must provide it with rich, moist soil and partial shade.
- Good-king-henry has become a popular ingredient in many modern wild food dishes due to its rich, slightly sweet flavor and versatile texture.