Hugueninia (Noun)
Meaning
One species: tansy-leaved rocket.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hugueninia tanacetifolia, commonly known as tansy-leaved rocket, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.
- The botanical name Hugueninia tanacetifolia is derived from the French Huguenot family name and the resemblance of its leaves to those of the tansy plant.
- Hugueninia tanacetifolia is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 60 cm in height, with deeply lobed leaves resembling those of tansy.
- Hugueninia tanacetifolia has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent.
- The tansy-leaved rocket, or Hugueninia tanacetifolia, is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western Asia.