Lesser Centaury (Noun)
Meaning
Common European glabrous annual centaury with flowers in dense cymes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lesser centaury is a plant species that grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows and woodland edges.
- Lesser centaury flowers are typically pink to purple in color and are arranged in dense cymes at the top of the stem.
- In traditional medicine, the lesser centaury has been used to treat a range of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- Lesser centaury is often found growing in association with other plants, such as grasses and wildflowers.
- The lesser centaury is a relatively small plant, typically growing to a height of around 10-30 cm.