Inula Helenium (Noun)
Meaning
Tall coarse Eurasian herb having daisylike yellow flowers with narrow petals whose rhizomatous roots are used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The perennial inula helenium plant, also known as elecampane, is commonly found in moist meadows and along streams in Eurasia.
- Inula helenium has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various health conditions due to its medicinal properties.
- The rhizomatous roots of inula helenium can be dried and made into a tea or tincture for treating respiratory and digestive issues.
- Inula helenium is often grown in gardens for its ornamental value, producing tall, showy flower stalks with daisy-like yellow blooms.
- The rhizomatous roots of inula helenium are also used to flavor some types of liquor and desserts in traditional European recipes.